Press Releases

Currently showing results related to Forest Management

June 2012
Wyden Statement on President Obama Signing Air Tanker Legislation

April 2012
Wyden Statement on the Forest Service’s Decision to Withdraw Plans to Close Roads in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

March 2010
Wyden, Merkley Win Singular Protection for Crater Lake from Air Tour Flyovers
Wyden Successful in Efforts to Maintain Current Discount Levels for Seniors and Disabled Campers
BLM Contract Extension Passes U.S. Senate
Senate Subcommittee To Hold Hearing on Wyden's Eastside Forestry Bill

December 2009
Wyden Brings Oregon Timber and Conservation Groups Together for Central, Eastern Oregon Forests and Families
***AUDIO AND VIDEO AVAILABLE*** Wyden Held Press Conference with Oregon Timber and Conservation Groups to Announce Federal Forestry Legislation
*** TOMORROW ***Historic Foes Join Forces to Restore Oregon Forests and Jobs
Wyden: Time to Bring Energy Policy in Line with 21st Century
Federal Economic Recovery Money will Help Retrain Workers Laid Off from Tillamook Lumber Company

November 2009
Senate Subcommittee To Hold Hearing on Managing Federal Forests in Response to Climate Change

September 2009
Wyden, Merkley Join Effort to Set Aside Money to Fight Major Forest Fires
Wyden, Merkley Announce More Than $17 Million for Forest Health Projects

July 2009
Merkley, Wyden Announce Nearly $29 Million in Recovery Act Funds for Oregon Forests

April 2009
Wyden's Proposal to Increase Thinning of Federal Forests and Protect Old Growth Moves Closer to Introduction
Wyden Urges End to Ban on Using Forest Waste for Alternative Fuels

March 2009
Amendment Would Increase Funding for Forest Health Projects in Oregon

June 2008
Wyden Seeks Greater Protection for Rogue River and Oregon Caves Monument

May 2008
Farm Bill Passes with Illegal Logging Provision Intact