DNR launched a plan for healthier forests in Western Washington to combat threats like droughts and intense heat and to ...

The Cascade Mountains in Washington are full of natural beauty, making them a great spot for outdoor adventures. Whether you’re into hiking, picnicking, or just soaking in scenic views, there are ...

When most people think of a forest, the mind tends to drift toward uniform rows of pines or quiet patches of woods just ...

The move is in line with promises Dave Upthegrove made while campaigning and follows a pause on some logging sales he imposed after taking office. Washington State Standard is part of States Newsroom, ...

The more than 40 million acres of state trust lands across the West include agricultural fields and natural recreation areas, mines and wind farms, tidal flats and forests. Under federal rules ...

Washington State Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove signed a commissioner’s order Tuesday that will conserve 77,000 acres of state forests. The 77,000 protected acres include more than 10,000 acres of ...

An executive order by Washington Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove has put 77,000 acres of older forests off-limits to logging. “What we're doing today is the largest forest conservation ...

Earlier this month, Ian Isaacson backpacked into the heart of Oregon’s Wallowa Mountains, compound bow in hand, on the lookout for elk. “I’m a generalist,” Isaacson said a few days before his trip.