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Oregon Forests Push Forward Amid Federal Shift | Portland News
Oregon’s forest regulators move forward with a bold new management plan, setting aside half of 600,000 acres for conservation despite federal changes that weaken endangered species protections. The state’s six-year effort balances logging with habitat preservation, aiming to avoid lawsuits and secure long-term ecological and economic benefits. Critics warn the federal rollback of the “harm” definition could unleash habitat destruction across the continent, but Oregon’s leaders stand firm, calling the change a betrayal of conservation’s core mission. With public support and a 70-year vision…
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