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Public commenters urge halt to legacy-forest sales after court ruling; board defers timber decisions
Summary
After a Court of Appeals decision, the Board of Natural Resources deferred timber sales; dozens of public commenters urged the board to protect legacy forests, citing climate, biodiversity, and alternative analyses the court found lacking.
The Board of Natural Resources on March 3 temporarily deferred consideration of timber sales and moved its March 16 study session to a full board meeting so staff can align sales with a recent Division I Court of Appeals ruling.
Public testimony that followed the announcement was dominated by pleas to protect 'legacy' forests. Aaron Del Stargard, a metalworker and former cattleman, told the board: "I urge the board not to sell off our legacy forests," arguing that cultural and ecological values outweigh short-term revenue. Donna Albert of Montesano, reading from The Trees Are Speaking, cited scientists including Jerry Franklin and…
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