The Northwest Innovative Forestry Summit (NIFS) is a space for regional learning, knowledge exchange, and ongoing cooperation to foster ecologically-based forest management strategies with programs focusing on sustainable, forest-related innovation – past, present, and future.  

The Pacific Northwest has a rich, often underappreciated history of experimentation and innovation in forestry. Today’s challenges call on us to revisit that legacy, learn from it, and work together to shape the future of sustainable forest management through partnerships and problem solving.

Goals:

• Foster a diverse and inclusive community of people with an interest in forestry and land management to shape our understanding and stewardship of forests in the region.

• Empower people to collaborate, engage in active problem-solving, and provide a space for shared learning in an effort to develop adaptive forestry practices.

• Build excitement and public support for innovative forestry.

• Understand that partnerships with tribes are essential for success; appreciate the unique role Tribes have played and continue to play in active management, balancing their indigenous traditional ecological knowledge with scientific research.

On Wednesday, July 30, at 9:00 AM, the group will meet and discuss:

• The process and timeline around the Prescribed Fire Claims Fund.

• An Overview of the current legislation to establish a framework.

• An open Q&A.