O&C Renewal Act of 2026

This bill changes the 1937 law that governs the O&C lands in western Oregon, which are managed by the Department of the Interior. It states that the main purpose of these lands is permanent timber production under sustained yield to raise money for county government services. Other listed purposes include supporting local economies, protecting watersheds, providing recreation, and reducing wildfire risk. It requires the Secretary to meet or exceed Oregon's fire protection standards on these timberlands through paid agreements with the state and forest protective associations. It also defines 'timberlands' and requires revised resource management plans within 2 years.

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Sponsors

• Cliff Bentz Republican sponsor
• 0 cosponsors