Oregon Board of Forestry, Nov. 4

SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Board of Forestry will meet at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4. In compliance with Gov. Kate Brown’s directive on social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, this will be a virtual public meeting. The meeting agenda includes: A landowner appealed their addition to the forest patrol assessment roll and requested a hearing before the Board; An update on fire season; A presentation on the Board’s statutory authority regarding rulemaking and policymaking for carbon and climate; A series of guest presenters will provide information on topics relating to forest carbon accounting framework Information on the urban and community forestry achievements, and forestry research relative to human health and urban livability; Information on the Oregon Global Warming Commission Executive Order 20-04; View the agenda for additional topics to be discussed at https://www.oregon.gov/odf/board/pages/bofmeetings.aspx. The meeting will be livestreamed and written public comment will be accepted. There is no live testimony for Board decision item one. Written testimony can be submitted before or after the meeting to BoardofForestry@oregon.gov. The board packet and livestream option 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 ODF’s Public Affairs Office at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting at 503-945-7200.