Landowners need to check for timber theft

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is urging landowners to inspect their properties for signs of timber theft or trespassing as investigators pursue organized timber theft operations in northeast Oklahoma.

ODAFF is working alongside local, state and federal law enforcement partners in a large-scale investigation into organized timber theft rings operating in the region.

Anyone who suspects timber theft, trespassing, or timber-related fraud should contact ODAFF at 405-522-6102 or their local law enforcement agency as soon as possible. Prompt reporting can help investigators identify patterns of criminal activity and protect Oklahoma’s valuable forest resources.

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