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Issues
Issue Topic | Issue Statement |
Forest Sustainabilty and Health | The productivity, health and environmental benefits of Oklahoma's diverse forest ecosystems are significantly threatened by many factors including but not limited to land-use changes, ecological pressures, economc issues and landowner and societal influences. |
Forest Economics and Markets | Oklahoma's traditional forests markets are in a state of decline and non-traditional markets are underdeveloped, trends which are challenging landowners and communities who rely on those markets for jobs and economic growth. |
Water Quality and Quantity |
Water is a critical natural resource and an element that is essential to life. Many human-related activities and other factors may adversely affect the sustainability, quality and availability of Oklahoma's water resources for present and future generations. |
Community Forests Health and Care | The health and value of Oklahoma's community forests are not fully realized and provided for because there is a general lack of understanding, management, and conservation of this important resource. |
Wildfire Risks to the Forest Resource | Wildfire presents a risk to Oklahoma's natural and community resources as well as public safety. |
Impacts of Climate Change on Oklahoma's Forest Resources | Oklahoma's diverse forest ecosystems, ecosystem components and associated benefits will be affected by climate change. |