Sustained Yield Forestry = Sustainable Environments + Sustainable Communities
The Association of O&C Counties (AOCC) expressed support for the bi-partisan, long-term county funding bill introduced by Senators Wyden (D-OR) and Crapo (R-ID). “This is a big step forward. We are grateful to Senator Wyden for taking the lead and proposing this important measure” said Tim Freeman, Douglas County Commissioner and President of AOCC. The…
Press Release- December 10, 2018 Contact: Rocky McVay, 541.412.1624 The Association of O&C Counties (AOCC) elected its leaders for 2019 at AOCC’s annual meeting in Eugene on December 7. AOCC represents western Oregon counties that host 2.1 million acres of O&C timberlands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). AOCC advocates for sustained yield management of the O&C…
The Association of O&C Counties (AOCC) expressed support for several regulatory changes proposed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that would improve implementation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) by those agencies. The agencies released information about the proposed changes today in a press release as well as on a public…
The Association of O&C Counties (AOCC) today recognized Congressman Greg Walden for his role in securing a funding offset for the extension under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act (SRS). The funding is included in the recent budget agreement reached by U.S. House and U.S. Senate leaders this week. AOCC also thanked U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and…