WOPR News

New forest report satisfies no one

The latest attempt to outline a plan for logging on federal land is roundly criticized from all sides

WOPR One Year Later – Nine Logging Mills Still Stuck in the Past

The report coincides with an Obama administration task force report release that fails to fully close the door on old-growth logging on public lands.

Report Recommends New Logging Plan For Oregon Forests

A long-awaited federal report is finally out, on how to cut more trees in southern Oregon without hurting the environment. The recommendations from the Western Oregon Task Force will be officially released Thursday. Rob Manning got a preview.

Western Oregon timber plan short on specifics and real solutions, many say

Obama administration task force straddles the fence with new BLM recommendations.

Task force finds obstacles remain to Ore. logging

Report from Obama administration delays any major decision-making.

WOPR's ghost still haunts Western Oregon

How do we move forward in southwest Oregon forests? Ditch old-growth logging and focus on the restoration economy.

Lane officials reverse course, rejoin lobby group

Federal funding issues trump concern from environmentalists that the association is pro-timber

Salazar offers timber from Western Oregon forests

New Department of Interior plan includes many ecologically sound sales, some inappropriate clear-cutting.

Federal plan tries to balance economy, environment for western Oregon forests

Along with new slate of timber sales, Interior Department announces initiative to increase interagency cooperation.

Conservationists Issue Report Card on Proposed BLM Timber Sales

Communication aimed at avoiding conflict-inducing timber sales, steer agency action towards positive projects.

Though conflict continues over old-growth forests, cutting rarely occurs

A look at the state of old-growth in the Northwest and what the future holds for management of forest lands.

No more false starts in our federal forests

A compelling argument for moving forward with permanent forest protections.

Relief for the Owl

The New York Times weighs in on the Obama administration breathing new life into forest science in the Northwest.

U.S. scraps Bush plan on logging Northwest

The Obama administration's move will help with habitat protection but will hurt rural areas

Obama Admin Scraps Logging Plan in Ore. Carbon Sinks

 

Feds throw back the WOPR

The Interior secretary withdraws the Bush plan that would have tripled Western Oregon’s timber harvest

Bush-Era Old-Growth Logging Plan Nixed by Obama Administration

Years of effort to fight Bush logging plan pay off as Obama administration heeds science, public opinion and withdraws WOPR.

Welcome to the Jungle

A new wilderness bill would protect an ancient forest

County commissioners OK budget

As many as 84 jail beds will be reopened and ties to an advocacy group will be cut

Protect state's old-growth forests, focus on restoration

Old Growth Campaign Coordinator Chandra LeGue takes a look at Senator Wyden's forest bill, finding strengths and room for improvement.