Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
County commenters warn proposed 50-foot buffers would lock up timber, urge public input
Summary
Two representatives of the Cowlitz Conservation District urged the county to comment on a Forest Practices Board rule that would require 50-foot buffers on both sides of certain non-fish streams, citing a University of Washington–based analysis they say shows large economic impacts to Western Washington timber owners and local excise-tax revenue.
John Keithley, an elected member of the Cowlitz Conservation District, and Darren Haupp, manager of the Cowlitz Conservation District, spoke during public comment to urge Cowlitz County to review and comment on a proposal now before the state Forest Practices Board. The proposed rule would add a 50-foot buffer on each side of perennial, non–fish-bearing streams in Western Washington, the speakers said. "It is a big change from the existing forest practices," Keithley said, and he pointed commissioners to a county-by-county table he said was…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
