Friend's E-mail:   (maximum of 3 addresses separated by commas) Your E-mail: A Brief Comment (150 char max / 25 word max) Article: Oregon timber industry encounters tough times ASTORIA (AP) — A spokesman for Oregon forest owners and wood manufacturers says the economic meltdown is going to be harder on the state’s timber industry than was the early 1980s recession that caused a major shakeout. Security image: (Case sensitive)     Note: the e-mail sent will contain information, such as your IP address (38.107.191.89), for purposes of tracking abuse. Use of this software to spam or harass individuals can and may result in penalties punishable by law.