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Skagit Conservation District marks Arbor Day; commissioners proclaim April observances and highlight tree programs
Summary
Skagit Conservation District staff and commissioners marked Arbor Day with a presentation on tree benefits, native-plant initiatives, teacher training and a proclamation recognizing Washington State Arbor Day and National Arbor Day. District staff offered free advisory services and information on plant sales and seed programs.
The Skagit Conservation District presented an Arbor Day program to the Board of County Commissioners on April 14; the board adopted a proclamation recognizing Washington State Arbor Day and National Arbor Day.
Emmett Wild, district manager, said forestry remains an important part of Skagit County's natural-resource heritage and economy, noting the county has “more than 100,000 acres in private timberland.” Wild and district forester Nick (last name redacted in the transcript) described the ecological and…
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