October 1, 2009 Washington Farm Forestry Association Update

In This Issue Welcome New Chapter!! Calendar Highlights For Further Reading Signs Available Quick Links WFFA website WSU Extension Forestry website Washington Tree Farm Program website WFFA website highlights... Recently added... **More "Good News"  **Chapter News from Lewis, Olympic, Pierce and Whatcom **Events in Bellingham, Castle Rock, Chehalis, Leavenworth, North Bend, Silverdale, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver and Usk

Welcome "Blue Mountains" Chapter!! On September 26, 2009, Southeast Washington became the region with the newest chapter of the WFFA. Local contact information:  Greg & Susan Kelly, gnstimber@yahoo.com or 509-520-4579. Officers elected: Greg Kelly, President Tom Beechinor, Vice President Susan Kelly, Secretary and Interim Treasurer Judy Turner, Board Member - Columbia County "Calendar Highlights" Here are just a few of the many opportunities around the state... Specialized Forest Products Cooperative October 6, 2009 in Spokane WA Informational meeting with snacks and refreshments provided. WFFA Executive Committee October 15, 2009 in Centralia WA Session to prepare for the November Board meeting. Global Climate Change October 23, 2009 in Wenatchee WA Discussion to solicit input from family forest landowners - no background knowledge of topic is required. Fall Forestry Seminar - Register now! October 31, 2009 in Chehalis WA "Understanding and Managing Tree Growth" with well-known forestry research scientists who will present the results of recent research. It is open to everyone who is interested -- forest landowners, foresters, loggers, students. Follow this link for registration and a detailed schedule for the day's events! "Ties to the Land" Seminars January 2010 in Snohomish County with more to be scheduled *********************************************** For detailed event information, follow this link or visit the WFFA website at www.wafarmforestry.com ***Please help distribute this information*** "For Further Reading" "Puget Sound Forest Stewardship" newsletter Standard Edition: http://snohomish.wsu.edu/forestry/documents/Newsletter_02_07.pdf Large Print Edition: http://snohomish.wsu.edu/forestry/documents/Newsletter_02_07_LP.pdf "The Potential of Cellulosic Biofuels" Follow this link for an overview from the University of Massachusetts - Amherst presentation "New Strategy to Save Forests: Logging" Follow this link to an article from the Seattle Times featuring UPS Chapter members Gil & Carolyn Oster "Save Washington's Forests for Public and Environmental Benefit" Follow this link to a Seattle Times guest editorial written by Brian Boyle Signs Available The Lewis County Farm Forestry Association has had signs made for family forest owners to post on their property, and would like to offer them to WFFA members in other chapters.  The signs are very large -- 4 feet by 2 feet -- and highly readable from a passing vehicle. They are printed on 10 mm Corex, a corrugated plastic, and are quite durable, but must be mounted on a solid back because of their size. The cost is $25 each, which does NOT include delivery.  Signs must be picked up at the WFFA office in Centralia.  Chapter presidents often come to the office for board meetings, so possibly arrangements could be made for your chapter president to transport purchased signs to your area. For further information, contact Steve Stinson at 360-736-5918 or stevestinson@familyforestfoundation.org.