At a March 14 meeting in Salem, the Committee on Family Forestlands will receive updates on topics ranging from forestry-related legislation before the Oregon Legislature to electronic notification for timber harvests and the federal forest restoration program. Oregon Department of Forestry staff and some from federal agencies will make presentations to the committee. Other topics include: * fiscal impact of regulations to protect bald eagles; * forest treatments in ODF’s Klamath-Lake district; * incentives for forest landowners to improve their stands The committee will meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Dye Room of the Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St. SE in Salem. The 13-member Committee for Family Forestlands researches policies that affect family forestland viability, natural resource protection and forestry benefits. Based on its findings, the committee recommends actions to the Oregon Board of Forestry and State Forester. You can find more information at: www.oregon.gov/ODF/Board/Pages/CFF.aspx. The public is welcome to attend the meeting. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting. For more information about attending the meeting please contact Susan Dominique at 503-945-7502.
