Take one minute to send a pre-written email urging the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to protect the "Stilly Revisited" legacy forest from clearcut logging!

Located on a ridgeline in the North Fork Stillaguamish watershed, this 100+ acre stand of mature forest includes old-growth Western Red Cedars between 72” and 119” in diameter. While DNR models estimate the trees to be 97 to 125 years old, many cedars and hemlocks in this forest are actually 140-200+ years old. The sale is positioned directly above a residential neighborhood, raising serious concerns about erosion and landslide risks. Well-used trails wind through the area, connecting to private roads within the neighborhood.

Just 150 feet north, Grants Creek provides critical habitat for endangered Steelhead and Chinook salmon. The Stillaguamish Tribe is actively engaged in restoration efforts in this watershed, yet clearcutting would threaten water quality and undermine ongoing conservation work. The site is also on steep slopes, just miles downstream from the devastating 2014 Oso landslide—logging here could further destabilize the hillsides, endangering nearby communities.

Mature forests of the Pacific Northwest store more carbon per acre than any other forest type on the planet. Protecting them is essential for meeting Washington’s climate goals and ensuring resilience against climate change. DNR has both the authority and discretion to cancel this sale. Under RCW 79.15.140, the department may cancel a contract due to regulatory requirements or unforeseen circumstances. The contract itself also allows for suspension of operations to prevent environmental or financial harm. Logging Stilly Revisited would cause irreversible damage, contradicting DNR’s own Policy for Sustainable Forests, the Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP), and the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).

Commissioner Upthegrove has the power to stop this sale—send a message urging him to cancel the Stilly Revisited timber sale today!

DNR must work with stakeholders to resolve ongoing litigation, and cancel the contract with Sierra Pacific Industries to log Stilly Revisited. This would demonstrate DNR’s commitment to sustainable forest management and uphold Washington’s leadership in climate action.