Curry County considers using state of emergency to take over federal forests management

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Curry County considers using state of emergency to take over federal forests management

Curry County, Oregon, is considering taking over management of federal forests within its borders by applying a novel legal strategy used by a county in Arizona.Curry County commissioners presented a draft proclamation on Wednesday to declare a state of emergency for the purpose of taking over management of public forests from federal authorities.Those in support of the proposal say it is needed due to federal agencies’ failure to manage their f…