Old-Growth Restoration

True old-growth forests are irreplaceable, and their greatest threats today aren’t careful logging, they’re disease, insect infestations, and catastrophic fire. Bob’s plan starts with identifying and mapping these stands so we can protect them.

That protection involves removing ladder fuels, thinning overcrowded younger trees, and maintaining healthy buffers so fire can’t race into these areas. It’s about stewardship, not neglect.

Meanwhile, intensively managed industrial plantations should provide most of our timber, leaving legacy trees and the habitat around them to be preserved for future generations. This balance keeps our mills supplied while safeguarding the rarest parts of our forests.

Lane County can lead the way in showing how economic use and environmental protection work hand in hand, ensuring our oldest trees remain standing for our children and grandchildren to enjoy.

For more information, please go to: www.NWMapsCo.com/ZybachforLane/Platform/Old-Growth.html