Oregon Forests Revise Plans to Protect Wildlife Areas
Published Date: 8/5/2025
Notice
Summary
The Forest Service is updating the land plans for the Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests in Oregon and Washington. This means new rules for how the forests are cared for, including protecting wildlife and wilderness areas. People can join the conversation by reviewing documents and sending comments before the deadline, helping shape the future of these beautiful forests.
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Public Comment on Forest Plan Revisions
The Forest Service is revising the land management plans for the Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests (the Blue Mountains National Forests) in Oregon and Washington and is asking the public to review documents and send comments. You can read the Preliminary Draft Proposed Land Management Plan, the Evaluation of Wilderness Characteristics, and the list of Preliminary Species of Conservation Concern and submit feedback using the project's Planning, Administrative Reviews, and Litigation System ID 64157.
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