washington hardwoods commission annual report june 14, 2006
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Washington Washington Hardwoods Hardwoods CommissionCommission
Annual ReportAnnual ReportJune 14, 2006June 14, 2006
Washington Washington Hardwoods Hardwoods CommissionCommission
Annual ReportAnnual ReportJune 14, 2006June 14, 2006
The Commission….The Commission….
Established 1991 by the WA Legislature…”to promote the general welfare of
the state by assisting in the retention, expansion, and attraction of hardwood-related industries…”
Funded entirely by an assessment on hardwood processors.
Established 1991 by the WA Legislature…”to promote the general welfare of
the state by assisting in the retention, expansion, and attraction of hardwood-related industries…”
Funded entirely by an assessment on hardwood processors.
2005 – 2006 Commissioners2005 – 2006 Commissioners
Steve Pottle - Chairman John Hadaller – Vice Chairman Del Fisher Chuck Lockhart Steve Pedersen Merlin Smith Paul Willis
Dave Sweitzer - Executive Director
Steve Pottle - Chairman John Hadaller – Vice Chairman Del Fisher Chuck Lockhart Steve Pedersen Merlin Smith Paul Willis
Dave Sweitzer - Executive Director
Our Vision…Our Vision…
To promote the general welfare of the state by honest research and dissemination of quality information that communicates the societal benefits of the hardwood resource
To promote the general welfare of the state by honest research and dissemination of quality information that communicates the societal benefits of the hardwood resource
Standing Committees…Standing Committees…
Growth and YieldEducationFarm ForestryGovernment Affairs Industry DevelopmentsFederal Lands
Growth and YieldEducationFarm ForestryGovernment Affairs Industry DevelopmentsFederal Lands
2005-2006 Activities2005-2006 Activities
Growth and Yield Model Hardwood Silviculture Cooperative Hardwood Statistics DNR Harvests State Natural Resource Committees Hardwood Conversion Template Website wahardwoodscomm.com
Growth and Yield Model Hardwood Silviculture Cooperative Hardwood Statistics DNR Harvests State Natural Resource Committees Hardwood Conversion Template Website wahardwoodscomm.com
2006-2007 Outlook2006-2007 Outlook
Growth and Yield Hardwood Statistics Hardwood Silviculture Cooperative – Plot Re-
measurement Education/Website State Resource Committees DNR Harvest Levels Hardwood Conversion Template Legislative Activities Budget Situation
Growth and Yield Hardwood Statistics Hardwood Silviculture Cooperative – Plot Re-
measurement Education/Website State Resource Committees DNR Harvest Levels Hardwood Conversion Template Legislative Activities Budget Situation
2005-2006 Financial Position2005-2006 Financial Position
Estimated year end balance $27,500
Reserves include $14,000 in CDsExpenses in line with previous
year.
Estimated year end balance $27,500
Reserves include $14,000 in CDsExpenses in line with previous
year.
In Conclusion…In Conclusion…
The Commission made meaningful gains for the industry in the past year.
Positive relationships with government agencies, universities, rule makers, and industry associations have contributed greatly to these gains.
We have a challenging year ahead…
The Commission made meaningful gains for the industry in the past year.
Positive relationships with government agencies, universities, rule makers, and industry associations have contributed greatly to these gains.
We have a challenging year ahead…