Washington Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz will meet to share wildfire response and mitigation strategies as well as sustainable forestry standards with State Specialized Forest Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" Director General Yurii Bolokhovets Friday morning.
Commissioner Franz and General Bolokhovets will meet at 10 a.m. at the Lakewood Conference Room in the Washington State Department of Natural Resources Seattle Office at 1601 5th Ave Ste #900, Seattle, WA 98101.
Ukrainian officials requested a meeting with Commissioner Franz and DNR staff to develop and strengthen bilateral cooperation in sustainable forestry. Washington’s high standards in forest management make the agency a global leader in sustainable harvest, conservation, and preservation
Media are invited to attend a press conference and Q&A with both following that meeting at 10:30 a.m.
WHEN: Friday, April 19, 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Washington State Department of Natural Resources Seattle Office
1601 5th Ave Ste #900, Seattle, WA 98101.
Media check-in begins at 10 a.m.
Members of the press interested in attending the event should RSVP to michael.kelly@dnr.wa.gov to receive additional information and ensure access to the building.
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MEDIA CONTACT
Michael Kelly
Communications Director
Cell: 360-878-4217
