Board of Forestry hosts virtual special meeting on May 12
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Board of Forestry will meet for a virtual special meeting starting at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 12. Members of the public are welcome to view the special meeting on the department’s YouTube channel.
The board’s business agenda includes:
- State forester recruitment plan
- Recruitment search firm
Please note: There will not be time allotted for live testimony during the special meeting. Written testimony may be submitted by emailing boardofforestry@odf.oregon.gov prior to the meeting date. To account for the time board members need to review the written testimony, consider sending written testimony by close of business on Friday, May 9. Submissions should include the meeting date and agenda item number/topic header with the written submission.
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 or by email at forestryinformation@odf.oregon.gov.
About the board
The Oregon Board of Forestry consists of seven citizens nominated by the Governor and confirmed by the Oregon Senate. Responsibilities include appointing the State Forester, setting management direction for state-owned forests, adopting rules governing timber harvest and other practices on private forestland, and promoting sustainable management of Oregon’s 30 million-acre forestland base.
Read more information about the board.
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