Washington plan to conserve 77,000 acres of older forests draws fireBy Emily Fitzgerald (Washington State Standard)Sept. 4, 2025 8:51 p.m.Commissioner Dave Upthegrove’s plan was criticized by loggers, school leaders and conservation activists at a public meeting Wednesday.📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up