This is not a one-size-fits-all solution.
Desperation is setting in.
Despite this very clear legislative mandate and the fact that these forests grow over 1.5 billion board feet of timber e...
As the health of our forests continues to decline it is clear we must take meaningful steps to increase the pace of fore...
When enacted, the proposal is expected to annually generate over $100 million for county governments, over 500 million b...
This experience can be brought to bear to help restore the health of our national forests.
We will need a little more clarification about that, because I was very puzzled when I read the budget.
Unfortunately, either there is a misprint or a disconnect, because the table doesn't have a number for extension.
Yesterday we saw the President's budget, and they rhetorically extended the Secure Rural Schools payment.
But given the fact you have that tool, what is the greatest restraint on you conducting forest health fuel reduction pro...
So it is a budgetary constraint. You don't have enough money to do the projects, projects that you could do under the ex...
But there is one point about this that I think should achieve broad support beyond Oregon among my colleagues on both si...
The discussion draft is not a perfect bill. There are parts I would change.
In short, our bipartisan solution would designate younger, previously managed timber stands for sustainable timber produ...
These lands are unique and they require a unique solution.
This is an important and timely opportunity for the Oregon Delegation, for rural communities and counties in Western Ore...
It is time for action. It is time to stop talking about principles and concepts, and start moving forward with specific ...
We need to provide for a sustainable solution that serves our forests, our communities, and our counties better.
