Oregon Forests Delay Drama: Extra 30 Days for Tree Talk
Published Date: 5/15/2025
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Summary
The Forest Service is updating its plans for the Austin Project in Oregon’s Malheur and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests. They’re extending the review period by 30 days to consider new ideas, including emergency actions and forest plan changes. This means local communities and nature lovers get more time to weigh in before final decisions, with no immediate cost changes announced.
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