State Forests Advisory Committee, April 8

ODF release – SALEM, Ore. – The State Forests Advisory Committee will meet Friday, April 8 via Zoom starting at 9 a.m. The committee will hear updates on the draft Western Oregon State Forest Habitat Conservation Plan and Forest Management Plan as well as an update on the Santiam State Forest post-fire restoration strategy and the associated Fern Ridge forest management project. There will also be updates on the Marbled Murrelet Species Management Plan and a discussion of public use restriction changes related to fire hazard mitigation. A complete meeting agenda is posted at: http://www.oregon.gov/ODF/Board/Pages/SFAC.aspx. The State Forests Advisory Committee starts at 9 a.m. and will be livestreamed via Zoom at https://odf.zoom.us/j/98194773093. Because state offices are not yet open to the public, those wishing to attend should plan to do so via Zoom. 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