Wash. Rev. Code § 76.44.010
Institute created
There is hereby created the institute of forest resources of the state of Washington which shall operate under the authority of the board of regents of the University of Washington.
Revised Code of Washington Chapter 76.44 — Institute of Forest Resources
Washington · statute · Wash. Rev. Code ch. 76.44 · 8 active provisions
Provisions
Wash. Rev. Code § 76.44.020
Administration of institute
The institute of forest resources shall be administered and directed by the director of the school of forest resources at the University of Washington.
Wash. Rev. Code § 76.44.030
Duties
(1) The institute of forest resources shall pursue coordinated research and education related to the forest sector and its multiple components, including:(a) Forest conservation, restoration, sustainable management, and utilization;(b) The evaluation of the economic, ecological, and societal value of forestland in both…
Wash. Rev. Code § 76.44.040
Dissemination of research results
The results of any research undertaken by the institute or in which the institute participates shall be available to all industries and citizens of the state of Washington and the institute is authorized to disseminate such information.
Wash. Rev. Code § 76.44.050
Authority to solicit financial support—Use of funds for the institute's operations and activities
(1) The institute of forest resources may solicit gifts, grants, conveyances, bequests, and devices, including both real or personal property, in trust or otherwise, to be directed to the institute for carrying out the objectives of the institute as provided in this chapter.(2) The institute of forest resources may sol…
Wash. Rev. Code § 76.44.070
Addressing issues facing the forest sector
The legislature finds that there are many issues facing the forest sector, such as climate change, forest health and fire, carbon accounting, habitat and diversity, timber and water supplies, economic competitiveness, and the economic health of forest dependent communities. Enhancing the capability to effectively addre…
Wash. Rev. Code § 76.44.080
Policy advisory committee—Membership—Compensation
(1) The director of the school of forest resources at the University of Washington may, at the discretion of the director, appoint and maintain an eleven-member policy advisory committee to advise the director on policies for the institute of forest resources that are consistent with the institute's objectives as provi…
Wash. Rev. Code § 76.44.090
Director to coordinate cooperatives and centers
The director of the school of forest resources at the University of Washington shall coordinate the various cooperatives and centers within the school of forest resources to promote a holistic, efficient, and integrated approach that broadens the research and outreach programs and addresses issues facing the forest sec…