Western Forestry Leadership Coalition

The Western Forestry Leadership Coalition (WFLC) is a partnership between western State Foresters and USDA Forest Service leaders. WFLC works collaboratively towards the sustainable management of western forests to ensure the many resources, uses and benefits our forests provide meet our needs today and for generations to come. The mission of the Western Forestry Leadership Coalition (WFLC) is to promote science-based forest management that serves the values of society and ensures the health and sustainability of western forests. **Values** WFLC adheres to these core values: - **Forested watersheds are vital** sources of fresh water, recreation, wildlife, timber, and many other products, values, and uses -- all of which are essential to current and future generations’ environmental, economic, cultural, and social well-being. - **Partnerships, collaboration, project integration, and program coordination** that stretch across land ownership boundaries are essential for successful and sustainable forest resource public policy and management. - **Research and science-based information is critical** to establishing effective and relevant forest policies and practices. **Goals** WFLC is committed to the following goals: - Launch initiatives that position the West to respond to the forest resource needs of the public. - Strengthen the voice of Western forestry as it relates to matters of forest policy and land management. - Facilitate the development, integration, and implementation of Western State, Private, and Tribal Forestry programs. - Maximize federal and state financial investments by combining resources and partnerships across agency and ownership boundaries. - Tackle emerging West-wide issues by providing research, recommending policies, and coordinating efforts across land ownerships.