FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 24, 2009
Commissioner Goldmark’s statement on Right to Forestry bill
Gov. Gregoire signs bill to ensure the rights of small family foresters
OLYMPIA – Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark today released the following statement, applauding Gov. Chris Gregoire’s bill action on Senate Bill 5562 regarding the Right to Forestry.
“The ‘Right to Forestry’ bill will help ensure that working forests at risk of conversion to development stay in production. These forests help fight climate change, protect our clean drinking water and preserve jobs in rural areas. The actions by Gov. Gregoire and the Legislature illustrate that Washington is a state that cares about its working landscape.”
– Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark
Media Contact: Aaron Toso, Director of Communications & Outreach, 360-902-1023 aaron.toso@dnr.wa.gov
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