Two-thirds of the Willamette Basin is forested and timber production is a major economic force.
Under Plan Trend 2050 Federal forest management continues under the Northwest Forest Plan, private and state forests under the State Forest Practices Act.
Development 2050 predicts more cutting of older timber, increased harvest rates and declining stream protection.
The Conservation 2050 scenario assumes younger timber is cut, greater stream protection, gradually decreased harvest rates, and preservation of legacy trees.
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