AFRC is calling on the Congress and the Oregon Congressional Delegation to adequately fund the Oregon BLM. In order to meet its clear legal obligations under the O&C Act, the Congress must provide the agency with additional dollars and clear direction. The consequences of budget cuts will be unhealthier forests, lost jobs, and more further […]
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AFRC Concerns Over New BLM Plan
AFRC’s summary and concerns regarding the Western Oregon BLM proposed resource management plan for 2016.
County Concerns Over New BLM Plan
The Association of O&C Counties’ issues and uncertainties regarding the BLM’s proposed resource management plan.
Side-by-Side of the BLM’s Plan for Western Oregon
Breaking down the BLM’s plan in numbers. Spoiler alert: it’s not pretty.
Background on the O&C Lands
The O&C Lands are statutorily unique. Read about why responsible management of these lands is so important.
FAQs on the BLM’s Plan for Western Oregon
Confused by what you are hearing about BLM’s plan? Us too. So, we created a FAQ page to talk about the facts.
BLM Resource Management Planning
Read AFRC’s comments on the BLM proposed planning rule.
BLM Proposed Resource Management Plan Protest
Read AFRC’s protest against BLM’s flawed management plans for the statutorily unique O&C Lands.
AFRC Letter to State/Feds on Good Neighbor Authority
Read AFRC’s suggestions for how the GNA can be used to improve forest management in Oregon.
Oregon Wildlands Act/Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
On April 15, 2016 AFRC submitted comments to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on the “Oregon Wildlands Act” and the “Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act”