1. History of O&C Lands

1999 – In the first of a series of three cases Judge Rothstein rules that theBiological opinions for NWFP projects are arbitrary and capricious2000 to present – Numerous lawsuits challenging the Plan or its implementationresult in rulings finding invalid the treatment of Port Orford cedar in RMPs,changes to S&M species through annual species reviews as part of the 2001 planamendment that fixed problems from Dwyer opinion, agency’s interpretation ofguidelines for doing salvage, clarification of language describing how to complywith the Aquatic Conservation Strategy, t and biological i l opinions i on the effects oftimber sales on the spotted owl.