The Forest Management Plan Board Subcommittee will meet on April 8 to discuss stakeholder input and areas where agreement can drive next steps in creating a new forest management plan. The Board of Forestry decided to pursue a land allocation – or emphasis area – approach for managing northwest Oregon state forests in November 2014, working to ensure that the State Forests Division at ODF has a sustainable flow of revenue to continue providing services that benefit communities and the environment, while improving conservation activities over time. The Board appointed a subcommittee to facilitate this work. During the meeting, subcommittee members will review public input, and identify areas where stakeholder groups agree on different forest management strategies. Subject to change, public comment opportunities are available at 11 a.m. Meeting details – When: April 8; 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Where: Santiam Room, Building D, ODF Headquarters Office, 2600 State St., Salem. More information, including a detailed agenda and meeting materials can be found at: http://www.oregon.gov/odf/Pages/board/BOF_Subc_AltFMP.aspx Special needs – Accommodations for people with disabilities, and special materials, services or assistance can be arranged by calling the department’s Public Affairs Office at least 48 hours before the meeting, at (503) 945-7200. About the board – The 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.
