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King County Rural Forest Commission

Advisory group of volunteer members, appointed by the King County Executive, who represent a variety of rural forest interests to King County.

The King County Rural Forest Commission ("RFC") was established in 1997 to advise the King County Council and the King County Executive on policies, programs and regulations affecting rural forests and to advise on ways to conserve forestland and retain working forests in King County. The King County Rural Forest Commission is an advisory group of 13 volunteer members, appointed by the King County Executive, who represent a variety of rural forest interests.

King County Rural Forest Commission Strategic Priorities Recommendations and Actions for Conservation of Forestland in King County (2022)
The main goal of this report is to advise various elements of King County government on important actions needed for healthy and resilient forests. The report is meant to advise policy at the King County Council and Executive level, It is a guiding document for future RFC commissioners, the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks (“DNRP”), King County foresters, and collaborating agencies. The report supports other plans developed by King County that include strategies focused on forest conservation, such as the Clean Water Healthy Habitat Strategic Plan, the Strategic Climate Action Plan (“SCAP”), the Land Conservation Initiative (“LCI”), and the 30-Year Forest Plan.

King County Ordinance 12901
King County Rural Forest Commission established, summary of membership criteria, application and selection process

King County Boards and Commissions application process
Provides information about applying to King County Boards and Commissions and a link to a Boards and Commission application.

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