An Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) state forests advisory group will host a tour of forestland in the Santiam State Forest on Thursday, June 21 and meet on Friday, June 22 in Salem. The public is welcome at both events, hosted by the State Forests Advisory Committee (SFAC). However, RSVP is needed for the forest tour. The meeting agenda will be posted at http://www.oregon.gov/ODF/Board/Pages/SFAC.aspx. Meeting details: Forest Tour: Meets at 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 21 at the ODF North Cascades Office, 22965 North Fork Road SE, Lyons, OR 97358. RSVP is needed for the forest tour so that attendees can be provided safety equipment. Tour attendees should provide their own lunch, refreshments and transportation suitable for traveling on forest roads. Please RSVP to April Davis at april.r.davis@oregon.gov or 503-359-7426. SFAC meeting: The committee will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, June 22, at the ODF Salem Headquarters, Tillamook Room, Building C, 2600 State St. Topics on the agenda include an overview of the Annual Operation Plan (AOP) comments and responses, Implementation Plan modifications and division updates. The public will have the opportunity to provide comment.
