(SALEM, OR) – The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has finalized its Annual Operations Plans (AOP). The Plans describe projects planned for state forests in the 2027 fiscal year that began July…
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NORTH COAST COMMUNITIES FOR WATERSHED PROTECTION: Busy Season – Upcoming Presentation “The North Coast Temperate Rainforst Isn’t Disappearing — It’s Gone” in Astoria July 15; Rockaway Behc August 25; Much More
Dear Friends of Clean Water for All North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection has a busy schedule this season. A highlight: member Richard Felley presents “The North Coast Temperate Rainforest Isn’t Disappearing…
Hampton Lumber Announces Free Recreational Permit Program for Forestland in Oregon and SW Washington
(PORTLAND, OR) — Hampton Lumber today, June 8, 2026, announced the launch of a free recreational permit program for public access to the company’s forestlands in Oregon, as well as designated Hampton-owned…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY: More than 2 million seedlings planted this season in Oregon’s state forests
(Salem, OR)—A mild winter with spring-like weather has helped the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) replanting of state forest timber harvest areas stay ahead of schedule this year with approximately two million…
Bay to Basin Speaker Series by Tillamook Bay Watershed Council March 18th features Forester Dave Wells – 50 Years in the Woods
Please join Tillamook Bay Watershed Council for our third event in our Bay to Basin speaker series. This FREE event will feature local Forester Dave Wells. When: Wednesday March 18th, 6:00 PM…
NORTH COAST COMMUNITIES FOR WATERSHED PROTECTION: Stand Up for Drinking Water in our Forests and Wetlands.
Stand Up for Drinking Water Here’s some information from North Coast Communities For Watershed Protection about what you can do! Update: “Save Our Wetlands” LUBA No. 2025-069 Nedonna Development v. City of…
WORLD PREMIERE OF DOCUMENTARY OCT. 4, MANZANITA FILM FESTIVAL: “FREE TO GROW” FOLLOWS IMPACT OF FORESTRY HERBICIDES
Emmy-winning Filmmaker Jesse Andrew Clark’s newest indie doc follows rural Oregon families’ struggles to stay safe from aerial spraying of forestry herbicides. OREGON, USA – Following the success of the pilot episode…
All Oregon Dept. of Forestry districts now in fire season
SALEM, Ore.—As of July 1, all Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) districts are in fire season. This means that to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires, fire restrictions may be in place where you live…
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY: FIRE SEASON STARTS IN NORTHWEST OREGON JUNE 23, 2025
Fire season will begin in Tillamook County at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry. Fire season is declared each year when conditions of fire…
Getting to the Root of It: Pacific Northwest Residents Can Take Pride in Their Wood Products
EDITOR’S NOTE: Just like “eating local”, we should also be aware of where our wood comes from. As we celebrate Earth Day (every day) and Arbor Day, here’s a timely piece from…
