An Oregon Department of Forestry state forests advisory group will meet April 28 in Forest Grove to discuss the 2018 Annual Operation Plans. The group will also receive updates on other issues related to state forests, including: * Implementation Plans; * Growth and Yield estimates; * Habitat Conservation Plan grant; * State Forests Division budget; * 2017 Legislative Session. The State Forests Advisory Committee will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Forest Grove Community Auditorium located at 1915 Main Street. The committee is comprised of citizens and representatives including timber, environmental, and recreation groups, as well as tribal and academia representatives. SFAC provides a forum to discuss issues, opportunities, and concerns, and offer advice to ODF on the implementation of the Northwest Oregon State Forests Management Plan. The plan provides guidance for managing 616,000 acres within the Tillamook, Clatsop, and Santiam state forests and several scattered state-owned forest tracts in Benton, Polk, Lincoln, and Lane counties through a balanced approach to generate revenue while prioritizing environmental and social benefits. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for special accommodation should be made at least 48 hours prior to the meeting; questions about accessibility and special accommodation can be directed to the Oregon Department of Forestry at 503-359-7426.
