Oregon Board of Forestry, Jan. 6

SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Board of Forestry will meet at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 6. 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: Approval of the 2020-2022 Revised Board Work Plans; A presentation of the 2020 Forest Practices Operator of the Year Awards; An update from the Forest Trust Land Advisory Committee; Information on the Climate Change Carbon Plan; 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. The live testimony is reserved for the Board decision item two, and sign up instructions are outlined on the Board meeting website. 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 five days in advance of the meeting at 503-945-7200. The Oregon Board of Forestry consists of seven citizens nominated by the Governor and confirmed by the Oregon Senate. Responsibilities include appointing the State Forester, setting management direction for state-owned forests, adopting rules governing timber harvest and other practices on private forestland, and promoting sustainable management of Oregon’s 30 million-acre forestland base. More information about the Board is available at https://www.oregon.gov/odf/board/pages/aboutbof.aspx.