To the Editor:

Oregon is a rich state, or was. Oregon has ore reserves estimated at 5 billion tons (http://bit.ly/1GIjBKh) and forests that are currently estimated to be producing a sustainable forest growth of between 6 to 8 billion board feet per year( http://bit.ly/1xrNvOH).

Oregonians need to wake up and decide they’re tired of living in a depressed state with no money, no jobs, no growth and no future. Oregon needs to use its resources. It can be done in a sustainable way that benefits the environment, the economy and most importantly Oregon families.

Mike Hansen

Mt. Vernon