Whatcom County Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) Meeting
February 3, 2026 · Whatcom, WA
Attendees
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Holly Koon
(Small forest landowner)
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David Janicki
(Commercial forest landowner)
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Rob Janicki
(Commercial forest landowner)
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Shelby Beam
(Harvester or silviculturist)
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Malloree Weinheimer
(Harvester or silviculturist)
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David New
(Citizen w/ forestry expertise)
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Tracy Petroske
(Citizen w/ forestry expertise)
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Aubrey Stargell
(Forest product manufacturer)
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Adam Ellsworth
(Forest product manufacturer)
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Cory McDonald
(DNR)
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Brandy Reed
(Whatcom Conservation District)
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Rachel Vasak
(Whatcom Land Trust)
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Frank Bob
(Lummi Nation)
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Alexander Harris
(WC PDS)
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Kaia Hayes
(RE Sources)
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Alan Chapman
(WCD Board of Supervisors)
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Maia Walston
(Darrington Collaborative)
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Heidi S.
(Small forest landowner)
✓ Present: 18/18
Decisions
Agenda Items
#5
Legislative session
Dave N. reported on the legislative session and various bills related to forestry.
#5
Legislative session
Dave N. reported on the legislative session and various bills related to forestry.
Public Comments
3 speakers
Heidi S.
· Topic: Introduction and interest in FAC
Heidi introduced herself and explained her interest in the FAC.
Kaia Hayes
· Topic: WWU students available for GIS projects
Kaia offered the assistance of WWU students for GIS projects.
Maia Walston
· Topic: Darrington Collaborative updates
Maia offered to extend an invitation to a quarterly meeting with updates on forestry activity in the Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.