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Family forestlands represent significant ecological diversity and value in Oregon and contribute much to the sustainability of our forests. Located primarily near cities, suburbs and more densely populated rural areas, they risk being converted to development and industrial lands. Also, more than one-third of Oregon’s family forestland owners are retired and another 25% will reach retirement age in the next ten years. There is increasing concern that the children of family forestland owners will not have the time, means, or desire to keep their forestland "in the family."
The issues affecting family forestland owners are becoming increasingly complex. Globalization and limited access to timber markets, shifting ownership patterns and populations, and changing tax programs, regulations and social values about forests are just a few of the concerns on the minds of family forestland owners and policymakers.
OFRI Family Forestlands Survey Summary (pdf)
Summary sent to participants in the 2001 Family Forestlands Symposium at OSU (pdf)
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