Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians

The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians has managed forest lands in Southwest Oregon since time immemorial for cultural, economic, and conservation values. Currently, the Tribe is working to restore more than 17,000 acres of land that was under federal control for over 100 years, and had been heavily logged by large, industrial timber companies. Stewardship of the land was returned to the Tribe in 2018.

According to the Tribe, they envision: “Tribal forests are working forests that are healthy, resilient, and well managed. The Tribe’s forests will always provide for and benefit future generations.” Wood from the Cow Creek Band's forests was milled at Umpqua Forest Products, a tribally owned mill, and used in the concessions area of the PDX Airport's new main terminal.