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• 1. [Article] Land Use Planning Information for the Citizens of Oregon

  This white paper seeks to provide facts about the history of land use planning in Oregon while also identifying some of the key challenges facing planning in the future. It also includes useful information ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Land Use Planning Information for the Citizens of Oregon Author: Gray, John D. (John Delton), 1919-, Shriver, Katie This white paper seeks to provide facts about the history of land use planning in Oregon while also identifying some of the key challenges facing planning in the future. It also includes useful information about the work of the Oregon Task Force on Land Use Planning (the “Big Look” task force) and about some of the key research projects that should help provide some answers to current problems. Title: Land Use Planning Information for the Citizens of Oregon Author: Gray, John D. (John Delton), 1919-, Shriver, Katie This white paper seeks to provide facts about the history of land use planning in Oregon while also identifying some of the key challenges facing planning in the future. It also includes useful information about the work of the Oregon Task Force on Land Use Planning (the “Big Look” task force) and about some of the key research projects that should help provide some answers to current problems. Close

• 2. [Article] Collaborative Conservation Strategies: Legislative Case Studies from Across the West

  Executive Summary: As the 2005-06 Chair of the Western Governors' Association, Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano placed special emphasis on issues surrounding sustainable development. As part of that initiative, ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Collaborative Conservation Strategies: Legislative Case Studies from Across the West Author: Western Governors' Association Executive Summary: As the 2005-06 Chair of the Western Governors' Association, Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano placed special emphasis on issues surrounding sustainable development. As part of that initiative, she directed WGA staff to develop a white paper on the use of negotiated compromise federal legislation as a tool both to protect unique and sensitive lands in the West and to address growth and economic development issues faced by local communities. Western states contain the vast majority of publicly owned lands. Management of these lands impact the social and economic fabric of adjacent rural Western communities. As much of the West continues experiencing unprecedented population growth, the traditional tension between growth and preservation has escalated for these lands and the communities. This white paper traces the history of land conservation in the West and the seeds of collaborative approaches reaching back to federal statutes enacted in the 1960s. The case studies show how traditional adversaries in three Western communities were able to avoid impasse and come together to hammer out difficult compromises to accommodate most interests. Success has not been fully realized in all cases, but the difficult work continues. There are those on both sides who believe compromising with “the enemy” on conservation and development is tantamount to surrender. However, as the West keeps growing, the pressure will mount to negotiate solutions on the conservation and development of land and water supplies for traditional and new uses. Negotiated, omnibus legislation for public lands is one of the new tools that can help. This approach requires undaunted leadership, (a strong motivating factor to get parties to the table), a level playing field during the collaborative process, and an outcome that has enough support to weather the federal legislative process. Western Governors are uniquely poised to identify opportunities in their respective states, help initiate a truly collaborative process, and stand with their Congressional counterparts if a bill moves through Congress. It is a leadership role that they have played in other arenas and would likely be welcomed by communities and advocates alike. Title: Collaborative Conservation Strategies: Legislative Case Studies from Across the West Author: Western Governors' Association Executive Summary: As the 2005-06 Chair of the Western Governors' Association, Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano placed special emphasis on issues surrounding sustainable development. As part of that initiative, she directed WGA staff to develop a white paper on the use of negotiated compromise federal legislation as a tool both to protect unique and sensitive lands in the West and to address growth and economic development issues faced by local communities. Western states contain the vast majority of publicly owned lands. Management of these lands impact the social and economic fabric of adjacent rural Western communities. As much of the West continues experiencing unprecedented population growth, the traditional tension between growth and preservation has escalated for these lands and the communities. This white paper traces the history of land conservation in the West and the seeds of collaborative approaches reaching back to federal statutes enacted in the 1960s. The case studies show how traditional adversaries in three Western communities were able to avoid impasse and come together to hammer out difficult compromises to accommodate most interests. Success has not been fully realized in all cases, but the difficult work continues. There are those on both sides who believe compromising with “the enemy” on conservation and development is tantamount to surrender. However, as the West keeps growing, the pressure will mount to negotiate solutions on the conservation and development of land and water supplies for traditional and new uses. Negotiated, omnibus legislation for public lands is one of the new tools that can help. This approach requires undaunted leadership, (a strong motivating factor to get parties to the table), a level playing field during the collaborative process, and an outcome that has enough support to weather the federal legislative process. Western Governors are uniquely poised to identify opportunities in their respective states, help initiate a truly collaborative process, and stand with their Congressional counterparts if a bill moves through Congress. It is a leadership role that they have played in other arenas and would likely be welcomed by communities and advocates alike. Close

• 3. [Article] No place for nature: the limits of Oregon's Land Use Program in protecting fish and wildlife habitat in the Willamette Valley

  The purpose of this report is to explore some of the questions raised about Oregon's statewide land use planning program.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: No place for nature: the limits of Oregon's Land Use Program in protecting fish and wildlife habitat in the Willamette Valley Author: Wiley, Pam The purpose of this report is to explore some of the questions raised about Oregon's statewide land use planning program. Title: No place for nature: the limits of Oregon's Land Use Program in protecting fish and wildlife habitat in the Willamette Valley Author: Wiley, Pam The purpose of this report is to explore some of the questions raised about Oregon's statewide land use planning program. Close

• 4. [Article] Land : its use and abuse in Oregon, 1848-1910

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Land : its use and abuse in Oregon, 1848-1910 Author: Robbins, William G., 1935- Gerald W. Williams Collection Title: Land : its use and abuse in Oregon, 1848-1910 Author: Robbins, William G., 1935- Gerald W. Williams Collection Close

• 5. [Article] Starkey Project : history facilities, and data collection methods for ungulate research

  In the 1980s, resource managers were increasingly concerned about effects of timber harvest on ungulates in National Forests. Land and resource management plans incorporated restrictions on timber harvest ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Starkey Project : history facilities, and data collection methods for ungulate research Author: Thomas, Jack Ward, Johnson, Bruce K., Rowland, Mary M., Noyes, James H., Bryant, Larry D., Wisdom, Michael J. In the 1980s, resource managers were increasingly concerned about effects of timber harvest on ungulates in National Forests. Land and resource management plans incorporated restrictions on timber harvest to maintain cover for Rocky Mountain elk (Cervus elaphus nelsoni V. Bailey) and mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus hemionus Rafinesque), and habitat models were used to predict effectiveness of various habitat components for these ungulates. Many of the assumptions of which these models were based were untested, however. The Starkey Project, in northeastern Oregon, was begun to address some of these issues through manipulative experiments in a landscape representative of inland National Forests in the West. A 25,000-acre (10 125-ha) area was surrounded with game-proof fencing to support studies on elk, mule deer, and cattle (Bos taurus). A newly developed telemetry system, using loran-C (long rangenavigation-C) signals, tracks distribution of the three species in relation to common land management activities and habitat variables. Four primary research projects are under way; animal-unit equivalencies, intensive timber management, effects of roads and traffic, and breeding efficiency of bull elk. Title: Starkey Project : history facilities, and data collection methods for ungulate research Author: Thomas, Jack Ward, Johnson, Bruce K., Rowland, Mary M., Noyes, James H., Bryant, Larry D., Wisdom, Michael J. In the 1980s, resource managers were increasingly concerned about effects of timber harvest on ungulates in National Forests. Land and resource management plans incorporated restrictions on timber harvest to maintain cover for Rocky Mountain elk (Cervus elaphus nelsoni V. Bailey) and mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus hemionus Rafinesque), and habitat models were used to predict effectiveness of various habitat components for these ungulates. Many of the assumptions of which these models were based were untested, however. The Starkey Project, in northeastern Oregon, was begun to address some of these issues through manipulative experiments in a landscape representative of inland National Forests in the West. A 25,000-acre (10 125-ha) area was surrounded with game-proof fencing to support studies on elk, mule deer, and cattle (Bos taurus). A newly developed telemetry system, using loran-C (long rangenavigation-C) signals, tracks distribution of the three species in relation to common land management activities and habitat variables. Four primary research projects are under way; animal-unit equivalencies, intensive timber management, effects of roads and traffic, and breeding efficiency of bull elk. Close

• 6. [Article] Comments on "Big Look: Choices for the future" (May 30, 2008) to [the] Oregon Task Force on Land Use Planning from [the] American Land Institute

  This is a response prepared by Henry R. Richmond of the American Land Institute to the SB 82/"Big Look" Task Force report, "Big Look: Choices for the future" (issued, May 30, 2008). It appear was written ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Comments on "Big Look: Choices for the future" (May 30, 2008) to [the] Oregon Task Force on Land Use Planning from [the] American Land Institute Author: American Land Institute (Portland, Oregon), Richmond, Henry R. This is a response prepared by Henry R. Richmond of the American Land Institute to the SB 82/"Big Look" Task Force report, "Big Look: Choices for the future" (issued, May 30, 2008). It appear was written on July 11, 2008 and consists of three files: comments, updated cover page for appendices, and appendicies and tables. Title: Comments on "Big Look: Choices for the future" (May 30, 2008) to [the] Oregon Task Force on Land Use Planning from [the] American Land Institute Author: American Land Institute (Portland, Oregon), Richmond, Henry R. This is a response prepared by Henry R. Richmond of the American Land Institute to the SB 82/"Big Look" Task Force report, "Big Look: Choices for the future" (issued, May 30, 2008). It appear was written on July 11, 2008 and consists of three files: comments, updated cover page for appendices, and appendicies and tables. Close

• 7. [Article] Big Look: Choices for Oregon's Future (draft 5/30/08)

  "This report summarizes the preliminary ideas of Oregon’s Big Look Land Use Task Force for reforming Oregon’s Land Use Planning Program. The Task Force was formed to evaluate Oregon’s Land Use Planning ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Big Look: Choices for Oregon's Future (draft 5/30/08) Author: The Big Look Task Force on Oregon Land Use Planning "This report summarizes the preliminary ideas of Oregon’s Big Look Land Use Task Force for reforming Oregon’s Land Use Planning Program. The Task Force was formed to evaluate Oregon’s Land Use Planning Program and make recommendations for how it should be adapted to address the challenges of the future... "The Task Force has developed preliminary recommendations to review with stakeholders over the next two months. These recommendations represent the initial thinking of the Task Force, after hearing from nearly 200 persons over the past two years. The recommendations will evolve as the Task Force gets further input from stakeholders, and in September and early October, the Task Force will carry out a multi-faceted public engagement program to hear the ideas of Oregon’s citizens concerning the Oregon Land Use Planning Program and how it should be designed for the future." (taken from Executive summary) Title: Big Look: Choices for Oregon's Future (draft 5/30/08) Author: The Big Look Task Force on Oregon Land Use Planning "This report summarizes the preliminary ideas of Oregon’s Big Look Land Use Task Force for reforming Oregon’s Land Use Planning Program. The Task Force was formed to evaluate Oregon’s Land Use Planning Program and make recommendations for how it should be adapted to address the challenges of the future... "The Task Force has developed preliminary recommendations to review with stakeholders over the next two months. These recommendations represent the initial thinking of the Task Force, after hearing from nearly 200 persons over the past two years. The recommendations will evolve as the Task Force gets further input from stakeholders, and in September and early October, the Task Force will carry out a multi-faceted public engagement program to hear the ideas of Oregon’s citizens concerning the Oregon Land Use Planning Program and how it should be designed for the future." (taken from Executive summary) Close

• 8. [Article] AppendixABLTF.pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: AppendixABLTF.pdf Author: American Land Institute (Portland, Oregon), Richmond, Henry R. Title: AppendixABLTF.pdf Author: American Land Institute (Portland, Oregon), Richmond, Henry R. Close

• 9. [Article] ChangesbySECTION8-24-05.doc

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: ChangesbySECTION8-24-05.doc Author: American Land Institute (Portland, Oregon), Richmond, Henry R. Title: ChangesbySECTION8-24-05.doc Author: American Land Institute (Portland, Oregon), Richmond, Henry R. Close

• 10. [Article] BLTF 070808.pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: BLTF 070808.pdf Author: American Land Institute (Portland, Oregon), Richmond, Henry R. Title: BLTF 070808.pdf Author: American Land Institute (Portland, Oregon), Richmond, Henry R. Close