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Whatcom County Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) Meeting

March 3, 2026 · Whatcom, WA
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-03-03 (PDF, 4 pp)
Retrieved April 14, 2026 from www.whatcomcounty.us ↗
Confidence: 98%
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Attendees

Holly Koon (Small forest landowner)
David Janicki (Commercial forest landowner)
Rob Janicki (Commercial forest landowner)
Shelby Beam (Harvester or silviculturist)
Malloree Weinheimer (Harvester or silviculturist)
David New (Citizen w/ forestry expertise)
Tracy Petroske (Citizen w/ forestry expertise)
Aubrey Stargell (Forest product manufacturer)
Adam Ellsworth (Forest product manufacturer)
Cory McDonald (DNR)
Brandy Reed (Whatcom Conservation District)
Rachel Vasak (Whatcom Land Trust)
Frank Bob (Lummi Nation)
Ben Elenbaas (Whatcom County Councilmember)
Alexander Harris (WC PDS)
Maia Walston (Darrington Collaborative)
Jessica Larson (Whidbey-Camano Land Trust)
Alan Chapman (Whatcom Conservation District)
✓ Present: 18/18

Decisions

#1

UNANIMOUS

Agenda Items

#1

Roll Call and Determination of a Quorum

Roll was called and a quorum was present.

#2

Agenda Review and Approval of Meeting Summary

The agenda was reviewed and approved.

#3

Open Public Session

Maia Walston introduced herself.

#4

Announcements

Adam shared that NW Hardwoods announced they’re closing a hardwood mill.

#5

Presentation

Jessica Larson gave a presentation about the WCLT and the Trillium Community Forest.

Public Comments

2 speakers
Maia Walston · Topic: Introduction

Maia introduced herself as the coordinator of Darrington Collaborative.

Jessica Larson · Topic: WCLT and Trillium Community Forest

Jessica gave a presentation about the WCLT and the Trillium Community Forest.