O&C Renewal Act: Prioritizing Timber Production and County Funding
This bill designates timber production as the primary use of specific Oregon lands to generate revenue for local government services. It also strengthens wildfire protection by requiring federal lands to meet or exceed state safety standards.
Key points
Timber production is now the primary purpose of these lands to fund county services.
Fire protection must meet or exceed Oregon state standards through new local agreements.
A clear definition of 'timberlands' is established based on wood volume per acre.
Resource management plans must be updated within two years to reflect these changes.
Status:
Introduced
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