Why a small Oregon school is suing the state over a conservation plan

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Why a small Oregon school is suing the state over a conservation plan

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Published on Sep 18, 2024, 1:21:41 PM
Total time: 00:17:08

Episode Description

The Western Oregon State Forest Habitat Conservation Plan, which was passed by the Oregon Board of Forestry in March, will reduce logging in western state forests to protect threatened species. Now a school district in Clatsop County is suing the state over the proposed plan. They argue reducing timber harvesting in the area could cause the district to lose millions. Alex Baumhardt is a reporter for the Oregon Capital Chronicle and has been reporting on this issue. She joins us to share more.

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