Coast Range Conifers, LLC v. State Ex Rel. Oregon State Board of Forestry

In this inverse condemnation action, plaintiff Coast Range Conifers, LLC (CRC), contends that the state has taken its property without compensation by refusing to permit CRC to log timberland identified as a nesting site for bald eagles. CRC’s complaint alleges regulatory takings claims based on both the state and the federal constitutions. The parties filed cross-motions for summary judgment. The trial court denied CRC’s motion, granted the state’s motion, and entered judgment dismissing CRC’s claims. On appeal, CRC argues that the trial court should have granted its motion and denied the…