Forestry Insights

Practical Knowledge for Landowners, Foresters & Conservationists

Explore the latest thinking in forest stewardship, restoration, and sustainable land use. From on-the-ground case studies and fire mitigation strategies to tools of the trade and policy updates, Forestry Insights offers real-world expertise for anyone invested in the future of Pacific Northwest forests.

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From Roadless to Regeneration: What Opening 400K Acres Could Mean for the Region

The U.S. Forest Service is considering opening 400,000 acres of roadless forestland in the Mt. Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest. Learn how responsible access—done right—could support restoration, reduce wildfire risk, and even help bring salmon back to Northwest headwaters.

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Bees, Blooms, and a Buzzing Forest: Why Hives Are Now Part of Galbraith’s Landscape

This summer, honey bees are at work in Galbraith’s regenerating harvest zones. In a new partnership with Bee Works Farm, Janicki Logging Co. has placed hives in select clearings to produce fireweed honey and support pollinators—without interfering with trail users.

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