A New Direction for Washington’s Most Critical Forests

News Release: September 24, 2026
Commissioner Upthegrove: It’s Time to Give Conservation a Financial Value, Not Just an Ecological One
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Resources

Ecosystem Services Fact Sheet

Structurally Complex Forest Detector & Forest Lands Fact Sheet

View the Data Cube

Download ArcGIS Pro Map Package (requires ArcGIS Pro)

Detector Model Project Report

"This is the biggest step forward for our forests in a generation. It will enable us to steward these forests in innovative, diverse ways, so that we can do more for our climate, for our habitat, and for the communities we serve." – Commissioner Dave Upthegrove

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Have a question or want to comment on this? Email cpl@dnr.wa.gov

Michael Kelly

Communications Director

360-878-4217

michael.kelly@dnr.wa.gov

DNR is led by Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove