The temperate rainforest, rich in biodiversity and Indigenous stewardship, faces climate threats yet remains largely protected within national park boundaries. Conservation efforts are ongoing.
Category: Temperate Rainforest
Endangered Insects of the Washington Temperate Forest
The Johnson’s hairstreak butterfly underscores the importance of mature forests, revealing ecosystem health and highlighting the need for further study of Washington’s insects.
Marbled Murrelet
The marbled murrelet is an endangered seabird that nests in old-growth forests along the North American west coast.
Northern Spotted Owl
The northern spotted owl no longer breeds in the Puget Lowlands and is rare in southwest Washington
wild sprout 