### Question
How is the term northwestern private timber open market area defined?


### Answer
The term **northwestern private timber open market area** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 620e* as the following:

> the State of Washington

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 620e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-PROTECTION OF TIMBER, AND DEPREDATIONS**

