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3 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Local school a leader in conflict resolution learning ... Levy would restore bus services ... As It Was: The Ruch family tragedy overcome by town's founder ... Local school a leader in conflict resolution learning ... Levy would restore bus services ... As It Was: The Ruch family tragedy overcome by town's founder ... LETTERS TO THE EDITOR April 25: Letters to the editor DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Apr. 25, 2016 @ 12:01 am Posted Apr. 25, 2016 @ 12:01 am » Social News p bs:newslist StartDate="20121121" EndDate="p bs:datecalc Months="3"" DateSort="1" UseObjects="1" ObjectClass="81" Taxonomywords="2324,665" ExactTaxonomyMatch="1" Image="1" Count="4" --> New economic reality The value of recreation to Oregon’s economy raises its importance in future forest management decisions. It’s time to let go of the outdated view that timber is the major economic engine driving jobs and economic growth for Southern Oregon. The simple fact is — that era is gone. Southern Oregon’s public forests as well as its other stunning landscapes provide a robust source of jobs and economic growth — through recreation. A 2015 study for Oregon shows recreation contributing $4.4 billion in economic output and creating close to 27,000 jobs annually. Much of this recreation in Southern Oregon takes place on BLM lands. It makes long-term economic sense for Oregon’s elected officials to shift their stance about the best use of BLM forests. Pushing for massive increases in logging, as some county commissioners advocate, would be literally sawing off the economic limb we are standing on. Thoughtful and sustainable levels of timber harvests to improve forest health and reduce fuels should occur. But increasing logging can seriously threaten the future of the much more valuable economic asset — recreation. Recreation as one of the key drivers in forest management decisions will produce a sustainable economic and environmental future for our region. Hope Robertson Jacksonville The value of experience Judge Pat Crain is a cornerstone of the Jackson County Family and Juvenile Court's effort to rehabilitate families plagued with substance abuse and violence. Her years of service to the court have tremendous value because assessing the needs of the people in her courtroom requires deep knowledge and experience. Judge Crain is fair and firm and our county is fortunate to have a judge with her superior skills, experience and talent. I encourage Jackson County voters to re-elect Judge Pat Crain. Karen Smith Ashland DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Apr. 25, 2016 @ 12:01 am » Comment or view comments Terms of Service /* $( document ).ready(function() { // Jquery mobile is trying to style the button and leaving a blank gry button on top of a white button $("#viafouracoms .vf-comment-controls li.vf-right").html(' Submit '); });*/ » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. calendar Connect with DailyTidings.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Alerts Email alerts RSS feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. DailyTidings.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501