We’re just a few weeks out from a key opportunity to make sure the Oregon Board of Forestry hears our voice to keep a strong Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) for state forests that’s been years in the making.
On June 7, the board convenes in Sisters for a bimonthly full meeting. This is our chance to counter the timber industry that seeks to derail the HCP. We deserve a state forest plan that serves all Oregonians—not just the narrow interests of the timber industry.
Can you please help us speak up for fish and wildlife, clean drinking water, outdoor recreation, and sustainable forestry practices on our state forests?
One of the most powerful ways to support the HCP is by testifying in person or virtual connection on June 7.
If you can’t join us in Sisters, you can also show up for state forests by reaching out to your community news outlets, sharing social media posts, and submitting written testimony. (Need guidance? Click here for pointers.) You can also take a few minutes now to send the board a letter of ongoing support.
YES! SIGN ME UP TO SUPPORT A STRONG HCP
We know that conservation victories only happen when we show up again and again. Remember, we’re fighting a deep-pocketed industry that has relied on fears and falsehoods to undermine the HCP.
Case in point: timber interests are claiming that the HCP is a job killer. In fact, according to the Department of Forestry, the HCP would increase timber jobs by at least 10 percent in Clatsop County, and more than 40 percent in Tillamook County.
Let’s make sure that the HCP’s real story breaks through. Can you help us win the day for our state forests—and keep this fight alive?