[ODF_Private_Forests] Forestry Advisory Group Meets Oct. 23 in Forest Grove

[WEEKS Kevin]

Private Forests News list members:

This news release involves public outreach efforts by the State Forests Division of ODF regarding the Northwest Oregon State Forests Management Plan. This information is provided to assist with inviting public participation in the Plan update process.

Kevin Weeks
Oregon Department of Forestry
(503) 945-7427

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Oregon Department of Forestry
NEWS RELEASE


Oct. 16, 2009



WHAT - Discussion on the Oregon Department of Forestry's (ODF) process for revising the Northwest Oregon State Forests Management Plan (FMP) and the process for revising the "greatest permanent value" (GPV) administrative rule. The Oregon Board of Forestry has directed ODF to carry out these revision processes. The GPV rule is the standard used - by law - to manage state forests for broad benefits. Also, discussion on ways to improve implementing the FMP in times of reduced budgets.



WHO - State Forests Advisory Committee, made up citizens, interest group representatives (timber, environmental and recreational groups). Committee membership is listed at: http://egov.oregon.gov/ODF/STATE_FORESTS/docs/SFAC_Roster.pdf



WHEN - 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009



WHERE - Forest Grove Community Auditorium, 1915 Main St., Forest Grove. SFAC meetings are open to the public, and an opportunity for public comment is provided at 9:10 a.m. and 3 p.m.



WHY - A forum to discuss issues, opportunities and concerns, and offer advice and guidance to ODF on implementation of the forest management plan approved for northwest state forests in 2001. The plan calls for ODF to actively manage the state forestlands for economic, environmental and social benefits. An approach is used to generate revenue for trust land counties that deeded lands to the state, while maintaining environmental and social values for the citizens of Oregon.



MORE INFO - Contact: Jeff Foreman, Oregon Department of Forestry, 503-945-7506



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