Press Conference on BLM Proposed Plan to Increase Timber Harvest and Environmental Protections in Western Oregon Forests
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be holding a press conference on Tuesday, April 12, at 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., to discuss the release of the Proposed Resource Management Plan (RMP) for western Oregon. The BLM is proposing a path forward for local communities in western Oregon with a plan that will increase job growth, tourism and recreation, and timber harvest, while offering strong protections for the northern spotted owl, listed fish species, and water resources. Call in information: Phone number: (888) 843-6168 Passcode: 8715228 The BLM will be releasing the Proposed RMP, an interactive map, and additional information online at 1:00 p.m.: blm.gov/or/plans/rmpswesternoregon/indexCopies of this document will also be available at the BLM's Coos Bay, Eugene, Medford, Roseburg, and Salem Districts and the Lakeview District -- Klamath Falls Field Office.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.