Washington Hardwoods Commission Annual Report June 14, 2006

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 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…  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…  Growth and Yield  Education  Farm Forestry  Government Affairs  Industry Developments  Federal Lands  Growth and Yield  Education  Farm Forestry  Government Affairs  Industry Developments  Federal Lands

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

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

Financial Position  Estimated year end balance $27,500  Reserves include $14,000 in CDs  Expenses in line with previous year.  Estimated year end balance $27,500  Reserves include $14,000 in CDs  Expenses in line with previous year.

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…