Lumber Industry Dominates Southwestern Oregon Region
The vast Coos Bay region harbors over 20 billion feet of mature timber with 88 percent of Osos County land classified as timber area. Douglas fir, Port Orford cedar, and Sitka spruce sustain 97 mills producing more than 600 million feet annually. Reforestation and sustained yield programs, seed trees, and aging second growth promise future supply for decades.
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Gray's Harbor
Willaputa Harbor
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Areea
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Evans Products Company
Rigging a Spar Pole Game Commission to Meet Com
A report outlines alleged manipulation of a spar pole game commission to secure a scheduled meeting. It notes irregularities in decision timelines and pressure tactics aimed at influencing attendees and outcomes. Officials deny wrongdoing and promise a formal inquiry.
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Fishing Once Was Little Work in Coos Bay
Old timers recall Coos Bay fishing days when nets pulled in salmon and silversides weighing 40 to 50 pounds. Bam sized fish were so abundant that a 3 to 40 pound salmon brought only 15 to 20 cents and silversides sold for about 26 cents.
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Coos Bay
Timber Uses Expand Through Scientific Wood Research
Scientific research in wood products promises new and better uses for all kinds of timber. Labs study treating wood with chemicals to extend life and resist decay, creosote preservation, and even possibilities like termite control and cattle feed from wood.
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Myrtlewoods
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