BUTTE FALLS, Ore.- A newly-passed piece of legislation is pushing a community project across the finish line. The Butte Falls community will now own the over-400 hundred of acres of land surrounding it and will take its first major steps towards its community forest project.
Butte Falls is surrounded by acres of privately owned land. This leaves the town unable to utilize the property and develop tourist interest, expand business, and mitigate wildfires.
But thanks to a newly passed piece of legislation in Salem, that’s all about to change.
“We thought the acquisition would be the hardest part. But its just the beginning,” said Butte Falls Mayor Linda Spencer. We spoke to her in October about the ambitious project. It’s been in the works for years.