Frequently Asked Question

Why do I need to know about possible proximity to farm or working forests?: State legislators found that sustainable, thriving working forests offer multiple benefits to the state, including clean water and air, fish and wildlife habitat, carbon storage, areas of open space and green amidst constant development pressures, and a strong economic base for rural jobs and statewide economic diversity. They also found that RCW 7.48.305, also known as the Washington right to farm act, provides certain protections from nuisance lawsuits arising from standard agricultural and forest practices.
Why is this information important?: Failure to determine if farming or working forest activities nearby the property are acceptable to you, prior to purchase, means that you (the buyer) is willing to accept the property "as is". You may be subject to inconveniences or discomforts arising from farming or working forest operations, including but not limited to noise, odors, flies, fumes, dust, smoke, fertilizers, etc.