Oregon Board of Forestry, Nov. 6

SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Board of Forestry will convene for a two-day meeting in Salem Nov. 6-7.  On Nov. 6, the Board will hear expert presentations on potential approaches and solutions to developing public policy on complex topics. They will also receive updates on the Governor’s Council on Wildfire Response, rulemaking for marbled murrelets, and the Western Oregon State Forests Habitat Conservation Plan and Forest Management Plan revision processes. On Nov. 7, the Board will hear presentations on a variety of topics intended to inform Board members on the strengths and limitations of how available science can inform complex policy decisions. This will include an afternoon activity that walks the Board through two process tools. These tools may provide assistance in navigating discussions around complex topics at future Board meetings. The meetings will be held in the Tillamook Room, Building C, at the Oregon Department of Forestry Headquarters, located at 2600 State St. in Salem. The Nov. 6 meeting is scheduled from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with public comment periods after each agenda topics, as well as at the start of the meeting for topics not on the agenda. The Nov. 7 meeting is scheduled from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., but will not have an opportunity for public comment. To ensure the Board has the opportunity to conduct all business on the agenda, public testimony will be limited to 30 minutes per agenda item. A sign-up sheet will be available to facilitate public comment. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the meeting to Boardofforestry@oregon.gov. A livestream option will be available both days for those who wish to view the meeting remotely. For more details, visit https://www.oregon.gov/ODF/Board/Pages/BOFMeetings.aspx. Meeting materials are available at https://www.oregon.gov/ODF/Board/Pages/BOFMeetings.aspx. Accommodations for people with disabilities, and special materials, services, or assistance can be arranged by calling the ODF Public Affairs Office at 503-945-7200 at least 48 hours in advance.