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As the cost of fighting wildfires increases, state Sen. Elizabeth Steiner has proposed a bill — developed in consultation with the logging industry — that would shift millions in expenses away from the biggest landowners and onto taxpayers.

Several timber companies participated in a workgroup and proposal that would cut the fees they pay to the state for fire protection.

SALEM — A bill that could restrict logging on some Oregon forestlands hasn’t raised objections from timber groups, so long as the actions to protect watersheds in it aren’t mandatory.

Why were two Douglas (fir) tree seed farms on Hanley Road suddenly logged and the acreage cleared? — Larry S., via email Weyerhaeuser Company sold the orchard to a new owner, Larry, accordin...

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