PACKET: BoCC Special Meeting - WSAC-TimberCaucus at Wed, May 11, 01:00 PM

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Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) Timber Caucus Meeting

Topic Summary

The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners met virtually with the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) Timber Caucus to discuss ongoing forestry and land management issues affecting timber counties. Key focus areas included updates on underperforming lands, the Timber Training Program, the status of the 20-Year Forest Health Plan, federal forestlands issues, and preparations for the 2022 Wildland Fire Season. A specific item for discussion was the Department of Natural Resources (DNR)'s inaugural forest carbon project involving 10,000 acres of trust lands.

Key Points

  • The meeting was a Special Meeting held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions (per Jefferson County Resolution No. 45-21), with no in-person attendance allowed.
  • The agenda included a Staff Update covering the Underperforming Lands Subcommittee and the Timber Training Program.
  • Updates were scheduled for the Cooperative Monitoring, Evaluation, and Review (CMER) Committee and the Board of Natural Resources.
  • A discussion on Federal Forestlands Issues was planned.
  • An update was scheduled on the 20-Year Forest Health Plan Status, specifically covering the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) and Statewide Map Development.
  • The 2022 Wildland Fire Season agenda included reviewing the Forecast and Preparation efforts.
  • The agenda listed discussion of the DNR's "first-in-the-nation set aside of 10,000 acres of trust lands for participation in the voluntary carbon market" as part of the Forest Carbon Project.

Financials

None specified.

Alternatives

None specified.

Community Input

None present.

Timeline

  • May 11, 2021: Special Meeting scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to 4:40 p.m.
  • 2022 Wildland Fire Season: Scheduled for discussion regarding forecast and preparation.

Next Steps

The caucus was scheduled to approve the agenda and proceed with the listed updates, including a Caucus Discussion and Roundtable if time permitted before adjournment.

Sources

  • Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) Timber Caucus
  • Jefferson County Resolution No. 45-21
  • Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
  • Kate Dean - District 1 Commissioner
  • Heidi Eisenhour - District 2 Commissioner/Chair
  • Greg Brotherton - District 3 Commissioner

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