AFRC partnered with the Southern Oregon Timber Industry Association to send a letter to the Medford District of the Bureau of Land Management regarding timber salvage on fire-devastated areas.
Solutions
AFRC is always looking for creative solutions to complex problems. Learn how we are contributing to the conversation.
Progress Under Chief Tony Tooke: Forest Service Phoenix Workshop
Chief Tony Tooke recently assembled agency leadership in Phoenix to focus on the key issues facing the agency, particularly the forest health crisis that threatens 80 million acres of Federal forests, communities, and neighboring landowners.
How New Management Tools Are Leading to Success
James Rudisill of the Willamette National Forest-McKenzie River Ranger District provided this PowerPoint presentation at the 2017 AFRC Annual Meeting. “What’s in that Silvicultural Toolbox?” demonstrates several management strategies- old and new- the district uses to fulfill its mandate.
Congressman Bruce Westerman Letter to President Trump
Congressman Bruce Westerman sent a letter to President Trump outlining federal forest management priorities, including steps to improve forest health, increase domestic production of building materials, invigorate rural economies, and reduce the federal deficit.
Industry Coalition Letter Urges Congressional Action on Cottonwood Decision
Forest products industry leaders sent a letter to congressional leaders urging bipartisan action on a legislative fix to the “Cottonwood” decision.
Natural Resource Users Comment on Proposal to Amend 2012 Planning Rule
AFRC and 31 other associations and groups of natural resources users commented on the Forest Service’ proposal to amend the 2012 Forest Planning Rule.
Authorities to Maximize Forest Restoration: Some Western Oregon Examples
AFRC Field Forester Andy Geissler prepared this helpful presentation highlighting how existing authorities are advancing forest restoration projects in Western Oregon.
AFRC Weighs in on Proposed Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Expansion
The following is AFRC’s comments on the Proposed Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Expansion
AFRC Comments on the Wildfire Budgeting, Response, and Forest Management Act of 2016
The following represents AFRC’s comments to the Senate ENR on the Wildfire Budgeting, Response, and Forest Management Act of 2016.
AFRC letter to the Oregon Delegation on BLM’s Western Oregon plan
AFRC calls on the Oregon Congressional Delegation to work together to find a balanced, bipartisan compromise to the O&C Lands crisis.