Associated Oregon Loggers expresses deep concern over the sudden January 9 announced resignation of State Forester, Cal Mukumoto, a decision driven by undue political pressure. Mukumoto’s resignation for the helm of Oregon’s Department of Forestry is effective Jan. 23.
His departure comes amid heightened public scrutiny created by a campaign of coordinated media and legislative criticism, focusing on ODF personnel investigations, fire funding, and administrative matters unrelated to forestry. These distractions overshadowed the vital work of managing Oregon's forests and forest resource policy.
This resignation underscores a concerning trend that highlights the challenges of navigating agency leadership in a highly-politicized Democratic run state government.
We thank Cal Mukumoto for his dedicated service to Oregon’s forests and communities.
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