As used in this chapter:
(1) "Department" means the department of natural resources;
(2) "Forestland" means any lands considered best adapted for the growing of trees; and
(3) The term "owner" means and includes individuals, partnerships, corporations, associations, federal land managing agencies, state of Washington, counties, municipalities, and other forestland owners.
[ 2000 c 11 § 14; 1988 c 128 § 37; 1953 c 74 § 2.]