ODF release – SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Board of Forestry will hold a virtual special meeting starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24. The meeting will be livestreamed on the department’s YouTube channel. The board’s business agenda includes: Private Forest Accord overview and author comments; Private Forest Accord rulemaking discussion; 2023-2025 Agency budget development; View the agenda and board meeting details. Live testimony is available for decision item #2 – Private Forest Accord rulemaking discussion and item #3 – 2023-2025 Agency budget development. Sign-up is required and instructions to provide live testimony are available online. Sign-up closes Friday, Aug. 19 at 5 p.m. Written comments can be submitted before or up to Aug. 24 to boardofforestry@odf.oregon.gov, with the appropriate agenda item included with the submission. 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 or by email at forestryinformation@odf.oregon.gov.
