Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) in Washington with Trevor McConchie

Trevor McConchie joins The Stump to talk about the Good Neighbor Authority. What is Good Neighbor Authority, GNA for short? How does it fit into the management of Forest Service lands? How is GNA implemented in Washington State? Trevor leads the Good Neighbor Authority program in Washington State for the Department of Natural Resources. With a relatively small but passionate team of foresters, engineers, and other natural resource professionals, DNR is working with federal land managers on critical work that benefits both the environment and society. The GNA program produces a variety of tangible and intangible benefits, from wood for the marketplace, road maintenance for access, recreation opportunities, water and habitat improvement work, and jobs in rural communities. All are done more efficiently than can often be obtained through Federal Government contracting methods. You can learn more about the Good Neighbor Authority at the links below: U.S. Forest Service: https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/farm-bill/gna National Association of State Foresters: https://www.stateforesters.org/state-defined-solutions/good-neighbor-authority/ Western Forestry Leadership Coalition: https://www.thewflc.org/partnerships/gna-information-and-resources Washington State Department of Natural Resources: https://www.dnr.wa.gov/gna