Numerous articles have been written about the November 12 vote by the Forest Practice Board.
Comment: New stream buffer rule undermines forest stewardship Everett Herald, November 22, 2025
WA Forest Practices Board approves new rule restricting timber harvests. TJ Martinell, The Center Square, November 14, 2025.
Joel McEntire commentary: Forest board’s poor decision is another hit to timber-reliant communities’ livelihood. Rep. Joel McEntire, The Chronicle, November 19, 2025.
Statement from WFPA Executive Director Jason Spadaro
State narrowly approves new stream buffer rule for logging; Rule could take 14K acres out of production in Whatcom, Skagit. Cascadia Daily News, November 13, 2025
Buffers on non-fish perennial streams set to increase next year. Daily World, November 14, 2025
Officials cry foul as Forest Practices Board makes final call on protecting trees near water streams The Chronicle November 15, 2025
Washington forest board takes 200,000 acres out of production Capital Press November 13, 2025