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The Williams Community Forest Project promotes education, recreation and ecologically managed forests in the Williams Watershed that supports the Williams community economically, aesthetically, and socially.
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Applegater article–Economic Value of Standing Forests
Published in the Applegater, Winter 2013: Williams Community Forest Project met with the Josephine County Commissioners in October. We requested that the commissioners directly and publically support programs which benefit the recreation and restoration industries, while conserving our O&C lands … Continue reading
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Dec. 18, 7pm-The Red Buttes Wilderness Natural & Cultural History
Williams Community Forest Project invites you to a presentation by Luke Ruediger sharing an informative and beautiful view of our backyard; The Red Buttes Wilderness Natural & Cultural History, including adjacent wilderness and roadless areas of the Grayback … Continue reading
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Dec. 17, 5:30-6:30: December Community Meeting
Community Meeting Williams Library Tuesday December 17, 5:30-6:30 Agenda includes: O&C Forest proposals and what we can do to protect our public forests SCA “Forest Management Education Day” on Jan. 11, 2014 from 9 to noon. Williams IVM project by … Continue reading
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Wyden’s O&C Bill released
Senator Wyden has released a long-anticipated bill to utilize O&C Forests for more timber production in an attempt to give revenues to the O&C Counties. The following comes from Wyden’s press release in the Oregonian: This might be the best … Continue reading
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W320–2013 update
The W320 is currently for sale and although WCFP does not have the fiscal capacity to purchase the land, we would like to see it restored and encourage the community to entertain all options. WCFP had a fund-raising campaign in … Continue reading
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W320 Private Clear-cut
320 acres of private forestland, (S16,R5W,T39S). on a ridge between the east fork and west fork Williams creek drainages, was harvested in 2012. Although we were unable to purchase the property before the timber was harvested we are concerned for … Continue reading
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November Williams Community Meeting
Community Meeting Williams Library November 19, 5:30-6:30 Agenda includes: O&C Forest proposals and what we can do to protect our public forests Williams IVM project by BLM updates New volunteer opportunities Winterfest booth at Pacifica
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“Who Bombed Judi Bari” Screening in Williams
Friday • March 15 • 7 pm • Williams Grange Sponsored by Williams Community Forest Project Popcorn and drinks for sale. Doors open at 6:30
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WIVM Comment Period Ends January 28th
WIVM Environmental Assessment (EA) was made public by the BLM December 18, 2012. Comment period is open until January 28th. Comments received will be considered for the final Decision. The EA is available for public review on the BLM’s … Continue reading
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January 2013,Rock Creek
Township 39S Range 5W Section 28: Part of 160 acres, Clear cut, Overstory Removal, 500 MBF Location: Top of Rock Creek Landowner: Dan Allsup 32935 Ellington Dr Springfield OR 97478 541-747-9949
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