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Wyden Announces Hearing on O&C Lands Bill

Press Release

By: Ron Wyden
By: Ron Wyden
Date: Jan. 16, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Federal, State and Local Relations Natural Resources

Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced the Energy and Natural Resources Committee will hold a hearing on the O&C Lands Act of 2013 on February 6.

The bill will double the timber harvest on O&C Lands in 18 Oregon counties, giving mills and rural communities a predictable, sustainable source of timber from federal lands. And it uses proven science from two renowned Northwest foresters to design harvests in a way that mimics natural processes, without resorting to clear cuts.

"This bill provides a chance for Oregon to find common ground that saves jobs, protects forests and sets a strong foundation for economic growth in our timber communities," Wyden said. "No bill or issue in Congress is more important to me than passing the O&C Lands Act into law and creating a long-term solution for rural Oregon."

In November, Wyden introduced the O&C Lands Act of 2013 with a broad coalition of support, including timber industry leaders, conservationists, local government officials, recreation and hunting groups.


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