Testimony to Washington State Legislature My name is Steve Zemke. I am the current Chair of Friends of Seattle’s Urban Forest and Tree PAC. I recently completed serving 6 years on the Seattle Urban Forestry Commission. Over 20 years ago … Continue reading
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Letter sent to House Local Government Committee members Sent: Friday, January 20, 2023 4:47 PM To: Davina.Duerr@eg.wa.gov <Davina.Duerr@eg.wa.gov> Subject: Concerns regarding HB 1078 to void tree and urban forest ordinances during development Dear Representative Duerr, This bill needs to be amended or rejected. If … Continue reading
Friends of Seattle’s Urban Forest Dear Friends of Seattle’s Urban Forest, E2SHB 1099 is in the WA State Senate Housing and Land Use Committee. The bill would add a climate resiliency element that cities and counties need to consider when they … Continue reading
Friends of Seattle’s Urban Forest Urge Washington State Senators to Pass E2SHB 1216 Dear Friends, Thanks for your previous strong support and e-mails sent to the Senate Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources and Parks Committee. The Committee voted to remove the amendment introduced in the House that … Continue reading
Friends of Seattle’s Urban Forest Urge Washington State Senators to Amend and Pass E2SHB 1216 Dear Friends, Thanks to your strong support E2SHB 1216 (Engrossed 2nd Substitute HB 1216) was passed by the Washington State House of Representatives and is now in the State … Continue reading
Take Action – Urge Washington State House Legislators to Pass HB 1216 to Increase Protection for Urban and Community Forests Thanks to the over 200 people who responded to our previous e-mail on HB 1216 asking you to send an e-mail to … Continue reading
We need your help to increase protection for urban and community trees and forests in Washington State. HB 1216 has been introduced by Rep. Ramos and 8 other sponsors in the Washington State Legislature. It is a high priority bill … Continue reading
Friends of Seattle’s Urban Forest The Washington State Legislature is considering legislation to address climate change as a required goal in revising the Washington State Growth Management Act. HB 1099 would require cities and counties in their comprehensive planning process … Continue reading
Reposted from: URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY IN WASHINGTON STATE JANUARY 8, 2021 FOREST STEWARDSHIP NOTESCOMMUNITY NEWS Update: Evergreen Communities Act Background: The Evergreen Communities Act (ECA) is landmark legislation for urban forestry in Washington that was passed in 2008, thanks to … Continue reading