Governor signs Chapman forest bill

Rep. Mike Chapman of Port Angeles sponsored HB 1531 updating the forest riparian easement program, at the request of Washington Farm Forestry Association. From left are Ken Miller, 2013 Tree Farmer of the Year and WFFA director; Leah Dobey, DNR; Bonnie Miller, David Woltjer, Chapman’s intern; DNR staff, Sara Temples, Chapman’s legislative assistant; Rep. Ed Orcutt, Gov. Jay Inslee, Dave Warren, DNR; Rep. Mike Chapman, Heather Hansen, Washington Farm Forestry Association; Sen. Dean Takko and Jason Callahan, Washington Forest Protection Association. Submitted photo