State Forests Advisory Committee, April 23

SALEM, Ore. – An Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) state forests advisory group will meet Friday, April 23 virtually via Zoom on a variety of state forest topics, including: An overview of Fiscal Year 2022 planned activities on state forests; Continuations of current state forest Implementation Plans for the Tillamook, Astoria, Forest Grove, West Oregon, and Southwest Oregon districts; Timelines for the Western Oregon State Forest Habitat Conservation Plan process, along with companion Forest; Management Plan and Implementation Plan development; Updates from the State Forests Division, including staffing and organizational changes and legislative matters; Recreation, Education and Interpretation program updates; Santiam State Forest restoration planning update. The State Forests Advisory Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. via the Zoom virtual meeting platform. Instructions to view or listen to the meeting will be posted along with the full meeting agenda at http://www.oregon.gov/ODF/Board/Pages/SFAC.aspx. A public comment opportunity will be provided at the beginning of the meeting. Requests for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Questions about accessibility or special accommodations for the meeting can be directed to the Oregon Department of Forestry at 503-945-7427.