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School district sues Oregon in attempt to undo forest habitat conservation plan
Jewell School District in Oregon's Clatsop State Forest predicts losses of nearly $1 million if a plan to scale back logging is implemented.
New partnership protects 430 acres of forest and wetlands east of Newport
Students from Lincoln County and other school districts regularly visit the Yakona Nature Preserve for field trips to learn about salmon and other wildlife.
Oregon forester approves controversial habitat conservation plan for state lands
Oregon forestry officials are moving ahead with a controversial plan that will reduce logging on state lands west of the Cascades.
This is a big year for forests in Oregon. Here’s what you need to know
Oregon is on the verge of major changes to the rules that govern how state, federal and privately owned forestlands are logged, and how vulnerable species are protected.
Wilderness agencies consider new policies for rock climbing gear across nation, including Oregon
The guidelines propose permit processes for installing, replacing climbing hardware in wilderness areas, like the Mt. Hood National Forest.
Oregon helps owners of small forestlands improve fish habitat
The grant is for individuals, businesses and tribes that own up to 160 acres of forest west of the Cascades, or 640 acres on the east side of the mountain range.
The US has a controversial plan to store carbon dioxide under the nation’s forests
A proposed rule change from the U.S. Forest Service would allow storage of carbon dioxide pollution under national forests. The plan comes as communities resist such projects in their areas
OSU study: Climate change, drought, wildfires have reduced value of private forestland by $11B
Oregon State University researchers looked at change in value of privately-owned forests in Oregon, Washington and California over the last 20 years.
Willamette Valley’s ornament hunt returns to the region’s forests
One of the Willamette Valley's newer holiday traditions begins Friday with the annual ornament hunt in the region's forests.
Oregon State walks away from Elliott Forest plan, but backers say forest in good hands
The announcement marks a major roadblock for the 82,000-acre forest that’s been immersed in controversy for more than a decade.