In the final weeks of 2023, two far-reaching policy processes were unveiled by the U.S. Forest Service that will affect public forest lands across Oregon. Public comment periods are open on both until ...

Old-growth lumber from ancient forests features dramatically tighter grain than modern plantation timber, which affects how it performs over time. Historic heart pine flooring and old-growth framing ...

Old trees are back in the spotlight with the release of a U.S. Forest Service plan to preserve old-growth forests. The plan follows a directive by President Joe Biden in April 2022 to protect mature ...