Tillamook 50/50 initiative
It is that time of the year again, when the petition gatherers begin to come out to ensure plenty of initiatives on the ballot in November.There is going to be one rather interesting initiative looking for signers in the coming weeks. The Tillamook 50/50 strikes a remarkable balance between the needs of conservation of one of the rare temperate rainforests in the Nortwest, with the need for economic development and job growth in the area. Maybe I am biased, but a proposal that balances ideas that will appeal to pro-environment voters with ideas that will appeal to pro-business voters is refreshing, in this very polarized day and age.
In short, the initiative wants to have long term restoration on 50% of the area in the Tillamook and Clatsop State Forests to be a native old growth forest. The remaining 50% will be used for a sustainable timber production. The interests of communities depending on water from the state forests (including a significant part of the Portland metro area) and the preservation of wildlife are also part of the plan.
More information on the initiative can be found on the web site of the Tillamook Rainforest Coalition.
posted by Unknown @ 8:58 PM
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