Forestry

Take Action: Tell the Oregon Board of Forestry to Stay Strong for State Forests

Urge the Oregon Board of Forestry, Governor Tina Kotek, and elected state representatives to support a strong State Forest Habitat Conservation Plan that is grounded in science.

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Take Action: Tell Oregon Elected Officials to Protect State Forests

Tell Oregon elected officials to support a plan that protects state forests, while stabilizing funding for rural services through diversifying revenue.

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The Oregon Legislature Is in Session. Here’s What to Expect.

As the 82nd Assembly convenes, we’re focused on locking in conservation gains for state and private forestland, wins for river protections, and more.

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Support the Private Forest Accord

Ask the Board of Forestry to finalize the changes to Oregon’s logging rules on private forest lands.

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Private Forest Accord Passes As Part of Historic Oregon Legislative Session

Last week, the Oregon State Legislature passed the Private Forest Accord and two other landmark bills for forests, fish, and clean water.

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Landmark Deal Reached on Oregon Private Forest Accord

Nine months of high stakes negotiations bore fruit on October 30, with timber interests and conservation groups backing big improvements to the state’s Forest Practices Act.

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Stream Restoration: Good Work on the Washington Coast

In the ailing timber towns of the Olympic Peninsula, long-term conservation work creates jobs and helps communities rebuild.

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Are Wildfires Bad for Salmon?

As the West grapples with an increasingly fiery future, we can help make sure there’s a silver lining for salmon.

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What Is The New Oregon Timber Pact?

Oregon’s logging rules for rivers and streams lag far behind all Northwest states. A new agreement could offer a path forward.

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Oregon Timber Pact Holds Promise for Salmon

Timber industry, conservation groups, including Wild Salmon Center, sign promising agreement to pursue more effective forest practices on private lands in Oregon.

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