Timber industry tied to proposal shifting wildfire protection costs from landowners to public
Several timber companies participated in a workgroup and proposal that would cut the fees they pay to the state for fire protection.
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Several timber companies participated in a workgroup and proposal that would cut the fees they pay to the state for fire protection.
Last year, the Oregon Department of Forestry rolled out its wildfire risk assessment map. It was sent back to the drawing board after public outcry.
The Oregon Legislature will be considering a number of recommendations for changes related to the statewide wildfire risk map during the 2023 session, some of
The Oregon Department of Forestry is putting a controversial Wildfire Risk Map on hold until the Legislature considers several bills that could affect the map.
The Oregon Department of Forestry is putting a controversial Wildfire Risk Map on hold until the Legislature considers several bills that could affect the map.