由于木材收入下降,华盛顿的学区面临预算短缺. Washington school districts face budget shortfalls due to declining timber revenue.

由于国家信托土地的木材收入急剧下降, 包括贝克山在内的华盛顿农村学区面临严重预算短缺. Rural Washington school districts, including Mount Baker, face severe budget shortfalls due to a sharp decline in timber revenue from state trust lands. 由于保护旧森林以实现气候目标的政策, 一些地区不得不进行财政监督和削减. This loss, linked to policies protecting older forests for climate goals, has forced some districts into financial oversight and cuts. 虽然官员们指出木材价格低, 但批评者认为收入下降威胁到学校和县的法律义务. While officials cite low lumber prices, critics argue the revenue drop threatens the legal obligation to fund schools and counties.