The Oregon State University College of Forestry has released its final management plan for the McDonald-Dunn forest. The plan went into effect starting in January, though not all are happy.
This plan replaces the previous management plan for the 11,500-acre forest located a 20-minute drive north of Corvallis, instituted in 2005. The release of the updated plan comes after a three-year planning process.
The new plan includes outlines of various management strategies for areas within the forest, dealing with harvesting, restoration and tribal partnerships…