| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee | |
HJM 4006
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Requesting the federal government consider ways to increase the amount of timber and fiber removed from federal land in Washington.
Sponsors: Representatives Blake, Newhouse, B. Sullivan, Orcutt, Eickmeyer, Hinkle, Kessler and Kretz.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/19/07
Staff: Jason Callahan (786-7117).
Background:
The United States Forest Service (USFS) manages six national forests and one volcanic
monument within Washington's borders. The USFS manages national forests for multiple uses,
including forestry research, natural resource protection, providing technical assistance, and the
extraction of timber resources. The mission of the USFS is limited to land management, and the
agency generally relies on the public sector to harvest and process the timber removed from
federal lands.
The USFS is housed administratively within the United States Department of Agriculture, and
the current USFS Chief is Gail Kimbell, an alumni of Oregon State University and a former
district ranger of the Colville National Forest.
Summary of Bill:
The USFS and the federal government is requested by the Legislature to consider ways to
increase the amount of timber and fiber that is removed from federal forest lands located within
the borders of Washington.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.