SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Board of Forestry will hold a virtual special meeting starting at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15. The meeting will be livestreamed on the department’s YouTube channel. The subject of the meeting will be discussion of the draft Western Oregon State Forests Habitat Conservation Plan. View the agenda and board meeting details. Live public testimony will not be available at this special meeting but written public testimony will be accepted. Written testimony may be submitted before or up to one week after the meeting day to boardofforestry@odf.oregon.gov. Please include the meeting date with the submission. The board will hold an executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(f) to consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection, as well as to consult with legal counsel concerning legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed as authorized by ORS 192.660(2)(h). The executive session will be conducted virtually. Members of the news media who want to attend this portion of the meeting can email Public Affairs Director Joy Krawczyk at joy.p.krawczyk@odf.oregon.gov for information. 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.
