Oregon Board of Forestry Virtual Meeting, July 22

SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Board of Forestry will meet at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22. 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 2021-2023 Agency Request Budget; A financial update from the department with consultant recommendations; State Forests Habitat Conservation Plan update; An update on recent ongoing, completed, and multi-agency projects related to climate change and forest carbon, including the agencies response to Executive Order 20-04; An update on fire season readiness; A presentation on activities of the Committee for Family Forestlands; Approval of Board governance policy, priorities, and expectations; 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 public comment will be accepted. The live testimony is reserved for Board decision items (Items 2 and 10). Written testimony can be submitted before or after the meeting to BoardofForestry@oregon.gov. Please note which item you are providing testimony on. The live testimony instructions, board packet, and livestream option are available at https://www.oregon.gov/odf/board/pages/bofmeetings.aspx. The Board will also hold an executive session, for the purpose of considering information or records that are exempt from disclosure by law, pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(f). The executive session will also be conducted virtually. Members of the news media wishing to virtually attend the meeting can email Public Affairs Director Joy Krawczyk at joy.p.krawczyk@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 48 hours in advance of the meeting at 503-945-7200.