DNR economists present revised timber forecast; fund balances at risk as removals and prices fall; board adopts small conservation transfer DNR's February forecast showed timber sales and removals revised sharply down (sales volume now estimated near 400 million board feet, price reduced to about $340 per MBF), driving downward fund-balance projections for RMCA and the Forest Development Account; the board adopted Resolution 16-73 to add 5.6 acres to Stavis NRCA.

DNR's latest timber forecast reveals a staggering drop in sales volume and prices, putting fund balances at serious risk—what does this mean for the future of our forests?

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Committee advances Casey Casey as Oregon state forester after debate over timber revenue and agency funding After public testimony raising concerns about timber-receipt declines, the Senate Rules Committee voted to advance Casey Caseys nomination as state forester to the Senate floor; one senator opposed the nomination as leverage to force a state plan addressing forestry finances.

The Oregon Senate is in a heated debate over Casey Casey's nomination as state forester amid serious concerns about declining timber revenues impacting local school budgets.

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County officials approve timber sales to sustain wildlife and revenue County officials approve multiple timber sales, balancing wildlife management and financial sustainability.

Polk County officials have taken a bold step in sustainable forestry by approving timber sales that not only support local wildlife but also boost the county's revenue.

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