Oregon State walks away from Elliott Forest plan, but backers say forest in good hands

By April Ehrlich (OPB) and Monica Samayoa (OPB)

Nov. 16, 2023 2 p.m. Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 11:20 p.m.

OSU President Jayathi Murthy announced she won’t recommend the university’s participation in the research forest. The governor and longtime stakeholders said they were disappointed, but the plan to study the forest is in good shape.