Our State Forests
are for
"All The People"
The last remains of Legacy Forests are being actively
clearcut on WA State Public Lands. Join our work to conserve our public lands!
CRF's key focus areas for the year ahead:
77,000-Acre Conservation Order
Advocate for DNR to adopt accurate, science-based criteria to ensure the final 77,000 acres designated for conservation genuinely protects the best mature, structurally complex forests.
Legislative Action & Policy Advocacy:
Secure significant additional Trust Land Transfer (TLT) funding in the 2026 Supplemental Budget to advance conservation while keeping beneficiaries whole; support revenue diversification legislation to allow DNR to generate funding from ecosystem services and reduce dependence on industrial logging; and maintain and expand Natural Climate Solutions Account (NCSA) investments to conserve older forests, provide replacement lands for counties, and scale ecological forest management statewide.
Move Beyond the "False Choice"
Reinforce and advance ecological forestry practices that both generate revenue and sustain biodiversity, community resilience, local wood economies, and the long-term development of old-growth conditions—moving beyond the false choice between logging and community funding.
Public Education & Grassroots Engagement
Educate Washingtonians about the irreplaceable ecological and cultural value of legacy forests through fact-based outreach, community programming, and public engagement.
Technical Mapping & Timber Sale Documentation
Create and maintain technical maps and conduct on-the-ground documentation of proposed timber sales to identify at risk legacy forests.
The State of WA Manages
1.7 Million Acres of Forest Land in
Western WA
Of This Acreage, There Are
Only 70,000
Acres of Unprotected Legacy Forests, Many Have Been Clear Cut Already
We Need To Protect These Last Legacy Forests, Which Represent Only 3%
Of State Managed Land
Who We Are
The Center for Responsible Forestry works on behalf of all people in WA to achieve the permanent protection of the last remaining legacy forests in Western Washington. We work with impacted local communities and state policymakers to inform and advocate. We also work in partnership with other conservation organizations to accelerate the adoption of a state mature forest policy with practices grounded in forest ecology and sustainability.
Statewide Efforts
At CRF, we work with community groups and environmental organizations to safeguard legacy forests by advocating for conservation policies at the local and state level. We also offer educational programs and community outreach to raise awareness about the importance of these forests and the urgent need to protect them.
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Legacy Forests are critical to the health and wellbeing of broader ecosystems and watersheds. From climate change mitigation to public health outcomes, CRF's mission to conserve Washington's legacy forests has never been more important.
With your support, we can ensure that these vital forests remain intact for generations to come. Join us in our mission to protect the legacy forests of Western Washington for future generations.