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Washington Hardwoods Commission Annual Report June 4, 2008

Washington Hardwoods Commission Annual Report June 4, 2008. The Commission…. Established 1991 by the WA Legislature… ”to promote the general welfare of the state by assisting in the retention, expansion, and attraction of hardwood-related industries…”

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Washington Hardwoods Commission Annual Report June 4, 2008

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  1. Washington Hardwoods CommissionAnnual ReportJune 4, 2008

  2. The Commission…. • Established 1991 by the WA Legislature… • ”to promote the general welfare of the state by assisting in the retention, expansion, and attraction of hardwood-related industries…” • Funded primarily by an assessment on hardwood processors.

  3. 2007 – 2008 Commissioners • Steve Pottle - Chairman • Brian Stanton – Vice Chairman • Tal Edman • Del Fisher • Steve Sabalaske • Steve Pedersen • Merlin Smith • Dave Sweitzer - Executive Director

  4. Our Vision… • To promote the general welfare of the state by honest research and dissemination of quality information that communicates the societal benefits of the hardwood resource

  5. Objective #1 • Create a climate to support the industry through legislation, state agencies, landowners, and other private associations. • Participation in legislative process. • Participation/Representation/Cooperation: AFRC, WFFA, WFPA, etc. • Department of Natural Resources

  6. Objective #2 • Influence the direction of research projects that support the hardwood industry. • Hardwood Silviculture Cooperative • Advisory Board Member of Rural Technology Initiative • University Research

  7. Objective #3 • Support “Best Management” Practices that provide economic stability and social benefits while improving environmental quality. • Important Source of HW Mgmt Information • Riparian Hardwood Conversion Template • Growth and Yield • DNR Sustainable Harvest

  8. Objective #4 • Educate land managers on the advantages of managing and harvesting hardwoods. • Annual Meetings / Field Trips • Website: wahardwoodscomm.com • Hardwood Management Information • Seedling Supply • Support of Industry Field Days, Workshops, Seminars and Events • Brochure • Articles

  9. Objective #5 • Provide current hardwood inventory and growth data. • Growth and yield model • Quarterly Production Reports

  10. Objective #6 • Support alternative hardwood species, products and markets. • Hybrid Poplar, Maple, etc. • Alternative Markets • Specialty Woods

  11. Logs Processed Summary

  12. Hardwood Lumber Production

  13. Hardwood Veneer

  14. Hardwood Chips

  15. Hardwood Exports

  16. 2007 HW Species Composition

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