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The Washington State House of Representatives recently held committee meeting prior to the start of the 2025 Legislative Session. During the House Capital Budget meeting, Rep. Abbarno had the opportunity to discuss the benefits of working forests with outgoing Commissioner of Public Lands, Hillary Franz.

Rep. Abbarno discusses the importance of keeping working forests working for us?

We know that working forests capture more carbon. We know that working forests help drive these local economies to keep these people working. We know that working forests are better for preventing forest fires. We know that working forests invest in our schools.

– Rep. Peter Abbarno (R-Centralia)

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