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Wash. Rev. Code § 79.10.120 (2026)

Multiple uses compatible with financial obligations of trust management—Other uses permitted, when

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Multiple uses additional to and compatible with those basic activities necessary to fulfill the financial obligations of trust management may include but are not limited to:
(1) Recreational areas;
(2) Recreational trails for both vehicular and nonvehicular uses developed or maintained consistent with RCW 79.10.500;
(3) Special educational or scientific studies;
(4) Experimental programs by the various public agencies;
(5) Special events;
(6) Hunting and fishing and other sports activities;
(7) Maintenance of pollinator habitat and habitat beneficial for the feeding, nesting, and reproduction of all pollinators, including honey bees;
(8) Nonconsumptive wildlife activities as defined by the board of natural resources;
(9) Maintenance of scenic areas;
(10) Maintenance of historical sites;
(11) Municipal or other public watershed protection;
(12) Greenbelt areas;
(13) Public rights-of-way;
(14) Other uses or activities by public agencies.
If such additional uses are not compatible with the financial obligations in the management of trust land they may be permitted only if there is compensation from such uses satisfying the financial obligations.
[ 2019 c 353 s 5; 2014 c 114 s 4; 2003 c 182 s 2; 1971 ex.s. c 234 s 5. Formerly RCW 79.68.050.]

Notes:

Findings—Intent—2019 c 353: See note following RCW 43.23.300.
Finding—2014 c 114: See note following RCW 79.10.500.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 2010–2026 · leading case: Chuckanut Conservancy v. WASH. STATE DNR, 232 P.3d 1154 (Wash. Ct. App. 2010).
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Chuckanut Conservancy v. WASH. STATE DNR, 232 P.3d 1154 (Wash. Ct. App. 2010). “As it concerns Blanchard Forest, this involves establishing rotations by reforesting the logged areas the year following logging; logging is then performed in other areas while the reforested areas mature for logging (about 60 years).”
Chuckanut Conservancy v. Dep't of Nat. Resources, 156 Wash. App. 274 (Wash. Ct. App. 2010). “10.310. As it concerns Blanchard Forest, this involves establishing rotations by reforesting the logged areas the year following logging; logging is then performed in other areas while the reforested areas mature for logging (about 60 years).”
Makah Indian Tribe, V. Comm'r Of Pub. Lands Hilary Franz (Wash. Ct. App. 2021). “RCW 79.10.120. DNR adopted Public Access and Recreation rules that define the standards applicable to DNR managed public lands.”
Ctr. For Sustainable Econ., Resps V. Wa State Dept Of Nat. Resources, Apps (Wash. Ct. App. 2026). “RCW 79.10.120. Accordingly, “[t]here appear to be myriad ways DNR could choose to generate revenue from the state and forest board lands or otherwise put them to use for the benefit of the enumerated beneficiaries.”
Ctr. For Sustainable Econ., Resps V. Wa State Dept Of Nat. Resources, Apps (Wash. Ct. App. 2026). “RCW 79.10.120. Accordingly, “[t]here appear to be myriad ways DNR could choose to generate revenue from the state and forest board lands or otherwise put them to use for the benefit of the enumerated beneficiaries.”
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