Dec. 12, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Development Credits Preserve Green Future
"Extraordinary conservation deal...will be applauded as brilliant foresight by generations to come."
Dec. 10, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Timber, but no homes, on 45,500-acre swath
Deal aims to fight suburban sprawl
Dec. 10, 2008
Upper Green River Watershed protected forever in King County-Plum Creek conservation agreement
Jan. 4, 2008
King County protects open space, habitat while housing density increases in urban core
Sims says best-in-nation TDR Program is perfect tool for smart growth
Oct. 8, 2008
King County Transfers 1,491 Acres of Forestland to DNR
Revenue from DNR management of parcel in Raging River area will help support King County services
Sept. 19, 2008
Rural, home-based businesses in King County to get support under proposed rule changes
Executive pushes to improve conditions for traditional rural industries
Dec. 10, 2008
Upper Green River Watershed protected forever in King County-Plum Creek conservation agreement
July 30, 2007
External opinion, Seattle Times
Understanding the value of well-managed forests
Aug.3, 2007
Rural Forest Commission seeks applicants
Aug. 2, 2007
King County sets Ring Hill Forest timber harvest
July 30, 2007
External article, Seattle Times
Forest homes heat up fire risk
Jun. 20, 2007
King County, King Conservation District form partnership to offer new grant opportunities
Leader in Resource Management:
Murray LLC
Leader in Forest and Wildlife Protection
Doreen Johnson
Mar. 16, 2007
Sixth-annual Small Farm Expo slated for March 24
Jan. 8, 2007
External article, New York Times
Some Northwest Residents See Trees Differently After Storm
Jan. 3, 2007
External opinion, Speical to the Seattle Times
Saving what's noble in the Northwest
April 3, 2006
King County Rural Forest Commission seeks applicants
Nov. 23, 2005
Roundtable set to explore urban trees, public safety
Oct. 27, 2005
King County praised as national leader in addressing climate change
Oct. 26, 2005
Sims outlines efforts to reduce emissions, prepare for global warming
Urban Tree Salvage Expo
Oct. 22, 2005 in Seattle
July 15, 2005
External link, Capital Press
Rural King County residents asked to help plan future
July 5, 2005
Community fire prevention group takes first steps to protect homes
Greenprint for King County
Regional conservation strategy
Dec. 2, 2004
King County, business and conservation partners celebrate Snoqualmie Forest preservation
Sept. 2, 2004
Sims signs extraordinary Snoqualmie Forest preservation agreement of national merit
Aug. 9, 2004
King County to harvest alder stand on Taylor Mountain Forest
Feb. 17, 2004
Tacoma News Tribune
Preserving foothills is a glorious goal
Feb. 17, 2004
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Greens, loggers find common ground in saving Cascade foothills
Jan. 30, 2004
Seattle Times
Area 12 times size of Seattle sought for Cascades preservation
Apr. 16, 2003
King County announces 2003 Green Globe Award winners
July 25, 2002
Council Continues to Support the Evergreen Forest Trust
July 24, 2002
Ames Lake Forest Saved ThroughTransfer of Development Rights Program
Working Together to Conserve and Manage Forestland Effectively Executive Sims speaks about how sustainable landscapes support livable communities
June 7, 2002
Understanding the importance of our forests
