From kevin.weeks at state.or.us Wed Feb 2 08:54:23 2011 From: kevin.weeks at state.or.us (WEEKS Kevin) Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 08:54:23 -0800 Subject: [ODF_Private_Forests] Message from State Forester Doug Decker Message-ID: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B601E23803EE@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> From: DECKER Doug S Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 5:32 PM Subject: Governor's Budget | First Day Observations Hello. It's been an interesting first day on the job... Today the Governor released his proposed budget for the 2011-2013 biennium, which begins next July 1. It's an important first step in the budget-building process that will unfold in the legislature over the next five months or so. And I'm glad to be able to tell you that all in all, it's an encouraging budget for ODF. As the Governor made clear, this budget reflects the need to streamline government, to use proven strategies for revitalizing our struggling economy, and to focus on priorities during these difficult times. It suggests that our work in ODF is among those priorities. It proposes no reductions beyond those we have already made. Indeed, it would allow us to regain some ground we have lost in our capacity to implement the Forest Practices Act. The budget does propose a departure from the current 50-50 split, between landowners and the state General Fund, in the cost of basic fire protection. The new ratio would increase the landowners' share to 55 percent. However-and this is important-the Governor expressed his desire to offer a supplemental budget request in the near future that would restore the 50-50 balance. The budget would also add $1.2 million in General Funds, above the current service level, for implementation of the Forest Practices Act, one of our utmost responsibilities. Together with matching Forest Products Harvest Tax, this would allow for some important restorations. As we've seen in recent years, budget uncertainty is always with us. For now, we are still analyzing the Governor's proposal to more precisely determine the effects on the services we provide. And we won't have an official budget for 2011-2013 until the legislature completes its work - balancing the state's many needs - around mid-year. We've posted more detail about today's budget proposal at http://www.oregon.gov/ODF/budgetdevelopment.shtml, and I'll continue to keep you updated as events move along. In his comments to agency directors this morning, the Governor emphasized that while being forced to make difficult choices today about the broader state budget, we also are presented with an historic opportunity to rebuild. He rolled out several significant structural change ideas relating to higher education, health care reform, and the criminal justice system. I encourage you to read more about these ideas as a way of appreciating the broader state context in which we operate. As he closed his comments this morning, the Governor encouraged all of us to "lean into the changes we must make," noting that unless we work together to address fundamental issues, the state budget picture will only grow more challenging. He also voiced confidence in the work you do, and Oregon's collective ability to make the changes and put the state on a stronger footing for the future. Thought you'd like to know. At the personal level, here at the beginning of this new journey, I have been overwhelmed with messages of support for the agency and its work. Between a hopeful budget message from the Governor about our fire and forest practices businesses, a serious spirit of goodwill, and sunshine here on the westside, it's been a good first day and I am optimistic for our future. Thanks for all you do. 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The FTLAC will receive an update from State Forester Doug Decker on forestry-related legislation that may be considered during the recently convened 2011 Oregon legislative session. Other agenda items to be taken up at the meeting include: * Role of the Forest Trust Land Advisory Committee, its charter and 2011 meeting schedule * History of Oregon's state forests * Policy framework that guides management of the state forests - to include: a) discussion of Board of Forestry policy work that led to recent forest management plan changes, and, b) update on the review of the Greatest Permanent Value and planning rules * Strategies for implementing the Northwest Oregon State Forests Management plan during a period of reduced budgets, and balancing investments * Recreation management and public education on the state forests The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. at the Tillamook Forest Center, 45500 Wilson River Highway (Oregon Highway 6). Driving directions can be found at: www.tillamookforestcenter.org. FTLAC meetings are open to the public, and an opportunity for public comment will be provided at 10 a.m. The FTLAC is a legally mandated committee of county commissioners representing counties that in the past deeded lands to the state. The committee advises the governing Board of Forestry (BOF) on matters in which counties may have a responsibility related to forestland managed by the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF). Planning and policy decisions made by the BOF and ODF can affect the revenue levels received by the counties with forest trust lands managed by ODF. Counties depend on revenue generated from management activities on these lands. The revenue is used primarily for local schools, and also helps fund county government and local taxing districts. FTLAC is made up of seven members that represent the 15 counties that have state forestland within their county boundaries. 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Kevin Weeks Public Information Officer Oregon Department of Forestry Agency Affairs Office (503) 945-7427 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Date: 1 February 2011 From: Lisa Gaines, Interim Director, Institute for Natural Resources and Brenda McComb, Professor, College of Forestry (SAT Chair) RE: PUBLIC COMMENT: Science Review of the Oregon Department of Forestry's Proposed Species of Concern Strategy and the Board of Forestry's State Forests Performance Measures On behalf of the Board of Forestry, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) approached the Oregon University System's (OUS) Institute for Natural Resources (INR) to conduct an independent, outside review of the body of science ODF considered as it evaluated forest management plans and developed the Species of Concern (SOC) Strategy. Two products developed by ODF staff were the focus of this science review: The Influence of Modeled Management Scenarios on Habitat for Species of Concern and The Board of Forestry State Forests Performance Measures: An Evaluation of the Achievement. To conduct this review, INR convened a Science Advisory Team (SAT). The purpose of the review and the SAT review report was to: (1) characterize the environmental, economic, and social analyses that were conducted by ODF in 2009 and discuss whether ODF analyses were consistent with best available science in each field; (2) identify and discuss gaps; (3) discuss the range of uncertainty of expected outcomes as detailed in the ODF reports; (4) present other ways to conduct analysis or think about the questions, if applicable; and (5) recommend, if necessary, performance measures for measuring environmental, economic, and social outcomes. We welcome public comments on the SAT report. Substantive comments will be added (anonymously) to the appendix of the final report. The final report will be presented at the Board of Forestry meeting in April 2011. A direct link to the SAT report can be found on the Institute for Natural Resources website at http://oregonstate.edu/inr/sites/default/files/project_odf_sr/DRAFT_Report_ODF_31_Jan_public_comment.pdf, or on the INR webpage dedicated to the ODF Science Review Project: direct link to the http://oregonstate.edu/inr/odf-science-review . Please submit your comments to Lisa Gaines by e-mail at lisa.gaines at oregonstate.edu or by U.S. mail at the address below by Monday, 14 February at 12:00 PM (noon). Lisa J. Gaines Interim Director Institute for Natural Resources Oregon State University 210 Strand Ag. Hall Corvallis, Oregon 97331 1.541.737.1976 lisa.gaines at oregonstate.edu http://oregonstate.edu/inr/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kevin.weeks at state.or.us Mon Feb 7 13:43:33 2011 From: kevin.weeks at state.or.us (WEEKS Kevin) Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2011 13:43:33 -0800 Subject: [ODF_Private_Forests] Committee for Family Forestlands meets February 15 in Salem Message-ID: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B601E2380B81@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> Oregon Department of Forestry - NEWS RELEASE Committee for Family Forestlands meets February 15 in Salem February 7, 2011 Contact: Kevin Weeks (503) 945-7427 The Committee for Family Forestlands advises the Oregon Board of Forestry and the State Forester on ways to improve the vitality of Oregon's family forestlands, evaluate the impact of forest policy and regulatory changes on family forest owners, and expand opportunities for landowners to manage and market their timber, forest product and other economic resources. The next meeting of the Committee for Family Forestlands is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday February 15, 2011 at the Oregon Department of Forestry headquarters in Salem, 2600 State Street - Operations Building D, Santiam meeting room. The agenda for the meeting is under development. Twelve positions, seven voting members and five seats in non-voting roles, form the Committee. Voting members include family forest owners, an environmental community representative, a representative of Oregon's forest products industry and a citizen-at-large representing the public. Representatives of the Oregon Department of Forestry, Oregon State University, forestry-related industry associations and the Oregon Forest Resources Institute serve in a non-voting capacity. Members of the public are invited to attend and participate in the meeting. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. 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 503-945-7502. Oregon's forests are among one of the state's most valued resources, providing a balanced mix of environmental, economic and social benefits. Additional information about the Oregon Department of Forestry is available on ODF's web site, www.oregon.gov/ODF. ### Kevin Weeks Public Information Officer ODF Agency Affairs Office (503) 945-7427 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From kevin.weeks at state.or.us Thu Feb 17 09:34:43 2011 From: kevin.weeks at state.or.us (WEEKS Kevin) Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 09:34:43 -0800 Subject: [ODF_Private_Forests] Forestry Department to celebrate century of service on Feb. 23 Message-ID: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B601E248962C@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> Oregon Dept. of Forestry issued this news release today. Forestry Department to celebrate century of service on Feb. 23 For immediate release Major Media Distribution February 17, 2011 Rod Nichols, (503) 945-7425, rnichols at odf.state.or.us Oregon's forest heritage will be the theme when the Oregon Board and Department of Forestry celebrate their centennial on Feb. 23 at the State Capitol. Displays featuring Oregonians' close ties to the state's 30 million acres of forestland from pre-settlement times to present will be available for viewing in the Capitol Galleria throughout the event, scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) retirees will be on hand to answer questions and share anecdotes about forest management as it has evolved over the years. A 1 p.m. ceremony will feature remarks from Board of Forestry Chair John Blackwell and State Forester Doug Decker. A proclamation signed by Gov. John Kitzhaber, recognizing the Board and Department for a century of service, will be presented. Following the ceremony, a cake decorated with ODF's centennial logo will be served. Throughout the event, attendees can purchase a collectible: an envelope with a genuine postal cancelation mark depicting the 100th anniversary. Aumsville Postmaster Ray Berg will be on hand to do the honors. Sale proceeds will help defray the costs of the centennial celebration. Kids are invited to decorate tree cookies at a table in the Galleria. The "cookies" - round slices of wood - are branded with ODF's centennial logo on one side. Young artists can personalize the other side with rubber stamps and felt markers. The tree cookies are free. The evolution of forest firefighting will be portrayed by two wildland fire engines on display across Court Street from the Capitol. A modern engine will be parked beside a vintage 1930 engine. ODF firefighters will be available to discuss forest fire suppression then and now. Bear hugs will be offered throughout the day by (who else?) Smokey Bear, courtesy of the Keep Oregon Green Association, ODF's longtime partner in wildfire prevention. The association will host a table in the Galleria with information on how to prevent forest fires. "We especially want this to be a 'kid-friendly' event," ODF's Dan Postrel said. 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URL: From kevin.weeks at state.or.us Fri Feb 18 13:09:36 2011 From: kevin.weeks at state.or.us (WEEKS Kevin) Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:09:36 -0800 Subject: [ODF_Private_Forests] Ad Hoc Forest Cluster Working Group meets on February 22 Message-ID: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B601E24F1E93@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> Oregon Department of Forestry News Brief Released: February 18, 2011 Ad Hoc Forest Cluster Working Group meets on February 22 WHAT: Representatives of Oregon's forest industry cluster invited by the Oregon Board of Forestry to discuss and make recommendations on how state government can improve and maintain a more favorable investment climate that fosters globally competitive forest-based businesses throughout the state. Oregon's forest products industries are key to the state's economic health. However, there remain both significant challenges and opportunities for increased vitality and economic growth of the state's forest cluster of allied industries and businesses. During this meeting, the working group will identify and prioritize specific recommendations for addressing short-term barriers and opportunities for a healthy and resilient Oregon forest cluster, and identify and prioritize long-term initiatives to sustain an Oregon forest cluster economic development strategy. WHO: The Ad Hoc Oregon Forest Cluster Working Group. WHEN: 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 22, 2011. WHERE: Tillamook Conference Room, Building C; Oregon Department of Forestry Salem Campus, 2600 State Street, Salem. WHY: To develop recommendations on changes to Oregon laws, policies, education, financing, other economic development programs, and state agency responsibilities to improve the vitality of Oregon's forest cluster businesses. CONTACT: David Morman, Oregon Department of Forestry, at 503-945-7413 or dmorman at odf.state.or.us. ### -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kevin.weeks at state.or.us Fri Feb 18 15:41:33 2011 From: kevin.weeks at state.or.us (WEEKS Kevin) Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:41:33 -0800 Subject: [ODF_Private_Forests] Regional Forest Practices Advisory Committees meeting in Springfield Message-ID: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B601E24F1F1D@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> Oregon Department of Forestry - NEWS RELEASE Regional Forest Practices Advisory Committees announce meeting in Springfield February 18, 2011 Contact: Kevin Weeks (503) 945-7427 The NW Oregon and SW Oregon Regional Forest Practices Advisory Committees (RFPAC) have announced a joint meeting of the two groups for March 3 in Springfield. RFPAC's are panels of citizens that advise the Oregon Board of Forestry on current issues and forest management approaches. Three Regional Forest Practices Advisory Committees, serving the Northwest, Southwest and Eastern regions of the state, were created within the Oregon Forest Practices Act in 1971. Under Oregon law, a majority of RFPAC members are private forest landowners and logging or forest operations companies. The joint meeting of the Northwest/Southwest RFPAC is scheduled for Thursday, March 3 at the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) South Cascade District office, 3150 Main Street in Springfield. The meeting is tentatively scheduled to run from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm with a public comment period scheduled near the start of the meeting. The agenda for the meeting will include reports on the paired-watershed studies conducted by the Watershed Research Cooperative on the Trask River in northwest Oregon, Alsea in western Oregon and Hinkle Creek in Douglas County. A report on the ODF Private Forests Riparian Function and Stream Temperature study (RipStream) is also on the agenda. Members of the public may attend the meeting. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. 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. Oregon's forests are among one of the state's most valued resources, providing a balanced mix of environmental, economic and social benefits. Additional information about the Oregon Department of Forestry is available on ODF's web site, www.oregon.gov/ODF. ### Kevin Weeks Public Information Officer ODF Agency Affairs Office (503) 945-7427 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kevin.weeks at state.or.us Tue Feb 22 08:30:09 2011 From: kevin.weeks at state.or.us (WEEKS Kevin) Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:30:09 -0800 Subject: [ODF_Private_Forests] USDA Requests Public Comment on Greenhouse Gases Message-ID: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B601E24F1FD9@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> From: "USDA Office of Communications" > Date: February 18, 2011 9:01:47 AM PST Release No.0075.11 Contact: Marlen Eve 202-401-0979 Brenda Chapin 202-720-5447 USDA Requests Public Comment on the Development of Tools and Guidance for Estimating Greenhouse Gases WASHINGTON, February 18, 2011 --- The U.S. Department of Agriculture today published a notice in the Federal Register seeking public comment on a new effort to provide tools that will help farmers, ranchers and forest land owners to assess the greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint of their operations. The project will bring together scientific experts from across USDA, other Federal agencies, and U.S. research institutions in order to develop consistent metrics for estimating changes in GHG emissions and carbon sequestration for farm, ranch and forest operations. The goal is that the new tools will provide a comprehensive, transparent approach to calculating changes in GHG emissions across all management activities within a farm, ranch or forest operation. The guidance will include ways to estimate the GHG benefit of new technologies, such as methane digesters and nitrification inhibitors (which help fertilizer stay within the root zone). USDA has been a leader in conducting regional and national GHG inventories; and its scientists have a history of collaborative research with universities to advance the scientific understanding of agriculture's role in helping to mitigate climate change. The current effort aims to capture the state of the science and to provide user friendly tools and guidance to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who are interested in quantifying the GHG benefits of management changes within their operation. The guidance and tools will also be useful to USDA in assessing the ecosystem services benefits of current and future conservation programs and initiatives. USDA's announcement today also tracks provisions of the 2008 Farm Bill. Section 2709 of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 states that: USDA shall prepare technical guidelines that outline science-based methods to measure carbon benefits from conservation and land management activities. The Federal Register notice can be found online at http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/. Responses to the notice should be submitted by April 19, 2011. ________________________________ USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender. 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The Forest Biomass Work Group will meet on Tuesday March 8 at 10:00 a.m. in the Administration Building (Tillamook meeting room) of the Oregon Department of Forestry complex, 2600 State Street in Salem. The tentative agenda for the meeting includes presentations regarding renewable energy systems, current Oregon biomass energy opportunities, biomass grant or loan programs available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and reports from teams working on three issues: carbon neutrality of forest biomass, developing family wage jobs in Oregon from renewable energy and potential incentives for developing forest biomass energy facilities. Members of the public are invited to participate in the meeting. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. 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. 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URL: From kevin.weeks at state.or.us Thu Feb 24 10:36:46 2011 From: kevin.weeks at state.or.us (WEEKS Kevin) Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:36:46 -0800 Subject: [ODF_Private_Forests] Governor appoints Richard Whitman as Natural Resources Advisor Message-ID: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B601E24F25A0@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> JOHN KITZHABER Governor [cid:image001.gif at 01CBD402.871B2F80] NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24, 2011 Contact: Tim Raphael, 503-689-6117 Amy Wojcicki, 503-689-5324 Governor Kitzhaber appoints Richard Whitman to serve as Natural Resources Advisor Governor Kitzhaber today announced the appointment of Richard Whitman as his interim Natural Resources Advisor. Mr. Whitman currently is the Director of the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD). "I am excited that Richard will be joining my team as my Natural Resources advisor," said Governor Kitzhaber. "Richard's expertise and experience are unmatched. I can't think of a better person to ensure stewardship of Oregon's natural wealth is a cornerstone of our effort to build a more prosperous state." Prior to heading DLCD, Mr. Whitman was directed the Natural Resources Section of the Oregon Department of Justice, which represents and advises Oregon's environmental and natural resources agencies in a variety of legal proceedings. Mr. Whitman worked closely with federal, state and local officials as well as other interests on a range of environmental and natural resource matters throughout the state. Before his time working for government, Mr. Whitman worked as a partner for a Portland law firm and as the manager of several economic development programs in California. "I am excited to join the Governor's team and ready to roll up my sleeves to help Oregonians - urban and rural - achieve our shared goals for improving the quality of life for Oregonians." said Mr. Whitman Mr. Whitman received a law degree in 1989 from the University of California-Berkeley, where he won the Harmon Prize for best environmental law article. He is a 1978 graduate of Tufts University, and in 1981, graduated with honors from MIT with a Masters of City and Regional Planning. Mr. Whitman will take a leave of absence from his position at the Department of Land Conservation and Development and begin work in the Governor's office on March 4th. A permanent appointment will be made after the 2011 legislative session. During his absence, the Governor has recommended that Jerry Lidz, former Solicitor at the Oregon Department of Justice step in as Acting Director at DLCD. 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Presented by OSU Extension Small Farms Program and the Tualatin, West Multnomah & Marion Soil and Water Conservation Districts ***Plan for Your Land This five workshop series will cover the most compelling, important topics in small acreage management, including: First Steps in Conservation Planning: Learn to create an inventory of your land in order to map your current & future uses! Bring your laptop & learn to assess your own soils using the Web Soil Survey! Soil & Water: Getting Down to Basics: Bring a well water sample for nitrate testing during this informative discussion of soil types & conservation and well & septic management. Forests, Rivers & Wildlife: Protecting & Enjoying Native Habitat: Discuss ways to protect and enhance the forest, rivers and wildlife on your property while learning more about invasive species threatening the Willamette Valley, permitting requirements for projects in Oregon and other nuances of conservation planning. Mud and Manure: Keeping Your Land Productive & Healthy: Learn more about managing your livestock and pasture lands to protect stream health, increase productivity and save water! In the final workshop, join us to share YOUR conservation strategies, learn about resources for implementing them and consult with Extension and SWCD staff about all of your burning land management questions! Presented by OSU Extension Small Farms Program and the Tualatin, West Multnomah & Marion Soil and Water Conservation Districts Where: North Willamette Research & Extension Center, 15210 NE Miley Road, Aurora, OR 97002-9543 When: Wednesdays, April 6 through May 4, from 6pm-9pm Cost: $20 per person, or $30 per couple (includes all 5 classes); class limited to 80 persons For more information: http://www.wmswcd.org/content.cfm/Events/Plan-for-Your-Land-Series ### Kevin Weeks Public Information Officer Oregon Department of Forestry Agency Affairs Office (503) 945-7427 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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In response, the Board is holding two workshops in the next several weeks, each with a specific scope and focus: March 10, 2011 The Board of Forestry will be holding an informational workshop from 8:00am to Noon at the ODF headquarters, 2600 State Street in Salem to hear from panelists and state agency officials to assist Board members with establishing a greater understanding of the Board of Forestry's authority, roles, responsibilities, and relationships regarding pesticide policy. The public is welcome to attend this meeting, however no public comment will be accepted by the Board at this work session. April 29, 2011 This session will create an opportunity for the Board to hear presentations by non-agency experts on the effectiveness of current policies and strategies related to pesticides, hear public testimony, and to have a discussion and decision on current policy. This presentation will occur during the regular agenda for the Board's April 29 meeting at ODF in Salem. Public comment will be accepted on the issue of pesticides. The ultimate objective of these two sessions is for the Board to review and discuss current Board pesticide policy as described in the 1995 Board of Forestry Principles Guiding the Review and Revision of the Forest Practices Chemical Rules and the ODF Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Agriculture regarding pesticides. Additional information is available on the Board of Forestry's web page, http://www.oregon.gov/ODF/BOARD/BOARD_INFO/2011_meeting_schedule.shtml Kevin Weeks Public Information Officer Oregon Department of Forestry Agency Affairs Office (503) 945-7427 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: