text: "...The forest, which covers more than 128 square miles of the Coast Range, contains stands of century-old Douglas fir trees...","...“Over the life of the current business model, it is estimated that timber harvesting generated approximately $400 million in revenue to the Common School Fund,” according to a 2014 report by the Department of State Lands. “However, average annual contributions have declined over the past few decades....”  "...Mid 1950s — Trees in the Elliott mature enough for logging to begin.
  Early 1960s to early 1980s — Oregon Department of Forestry cuts between 30 and 80 million board feet annually from the Elliott...."
  "...The sole potential buyer, Lone Rock Resources of Roseburg, stands with a $220.8 million purchase proposal in hand for the forest..." 
  It's been growing wood for 100 years - marketable timber sales have provided twice the sale bid in the last 50 years - WE own it - no need to give it away - It is a jewel we need to keep in Public ownership and manag