by Web Editor | Jul 18, 2014 | News, News/PR
The Oregon timber harvest rose to 4.2 billion board feet last year, marking four straight years of improvement from the recession low of 2.72 billion board feet in 2009, the Oregon Department of Forestry said Tuesday. “This was the first harvest above four...
by Web Editor | Jul 9, 2014 | News, News/PR
Drought conditions and scorching temperatures that set a record on Monday are prompting the Oregon Department of Forestry to increase restrictions for Oregon logging sites and other commercial operations in Jackson and Josephine counties. The restrictions go into...
by Web Editor | Jun 20, 2014 | News, News/PR
The U.S. Forest Service has designated national forestlands in Central Oregon and elsewhere that are prone to insect infestation, disease outbreaks and massive wildfires, a move that could speed up projects aimed at improving forest health. “If there is a project that...
by Web Editor | Nov 22, 2013 | News, News/PR
Oregon Department of Forestry officials will report to a legislative committee on Thursday about the costs of the wildfire season, asking for money to balance the books. This happens every year, but this time the numbers are historic. “This was the most costly...
by Web Editor | Nov 11, 2013 | News, News/PR
The Oregon Department of Forestry is seeking public input about a property acquisition that could incorporate 29,000 acres into the Gilchrist State Forest. The 60-day public comment period began Nov. 5 and will close Jan. 3. A public hearing will be Dec. 5 in Klamath...