From Wild Salmon Center: URGENT! Lumber Market Wishes To Torpedo Tillamook Preservation– ONCE AGAIN
Here we go once again. At an unique conference this Wednesday, Feb. 15, the wood market will ask the Oregon Board of Forestry to ditch the significant state forests environment preservation strategy that’s remained in the works for years
This isn’t the very first time that logging interests have actually attempted to hinder this strategy. In November, market allies on the board attempted to require a vote on a timber-friendly option. However a bulk of the commissioners stated no, mentioning the overwhelming community support for conservation previously that day.
Now we require your assistance once again Can you tell Chair Kelly and the board to stand strong on a state forests habitat conservation plan?
Let’s be clear: this environment preservation strategy (HCP) for Western Oregon state forests is not anti-logging. A lot of wood harvest is still required in the compromise language of this strategy.
What the HCP does attain is something that’s been doing not have for years: a well balanced management technique for our state forests, showing the broad worths that Oregonians have for our public lands The HCP secures salmon, wildlife environment, tidy water, entertainment and carbon storage, while sustaining a healthy supply of logs. It’s been established with years of public input– consisting of from the wood market and city governments.
Alternative 3 represents this well balanced preservation technique. Can you ask the board to adhere to its weapons and move on with HCP Alternative 3 (or an option that is at least as protective)?
These forests come from all Oregonians, not simply the wood market. Do not let them get away with another end run around a sound public procedure Let’s keep the HCP on track.
