Are Oregon Forests Mismanaged?
Mass Indicated the Fires in Oregon Were Caused by Strong, Easterly Winds That Are Extremely Unusual for This Time of Year. .. . Mass Points to Poor Forest...
Mass indicated the fires in Oregon were caused by strong, easterly winds that are extremely unusual for this time of year. ... Mass points to poor forest management as a big contributor to these huge fires. “It is certainly true that we've mismanaged our forests,'' he said.
Does Oregon log their forests?
Oregon is one of the world's great tree-growing areas. ... Forests cover more than 30 million of Oregon's 62 million acres – almost half of the state's landmass. The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) estimates logging harvests totaled 4.1 billion board feet in 2018.
Who is responsible for managing Oregon forests?
The Oregon Board of Forestry is responsible for forest policy and oversight of forest management practices within the state of Oregon. The board appoints the state forester and oversees the Oregon Department of Forestry.