From kevin.weeks at state.or.us Wed Apr 11 15:59:30 2012 From: kevin.weeks at state.or.us (WEEKS Kevin) Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:59:30 -0700 Subject: [ODF_Private_Forests] Public comment invited on state forest annual operations plans Message-ID: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B60B400ED7E2@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY - News Release Public comment invited on state forest annual operations plans For immediate release Major media distribution April 9, 2012 Contact: Rod Nichols, 503-945-7425, rnichols at odf.state.or.us The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) invites the public to comment on draft annual operations plans to guide management of the state-owned forests, during a 45-day comment period that will begin on April 9. The draft plans coming up for review are for state forestlands in the Astoria, Tillamook, Forest Grove, Western Lane, Coos, Southwest Oregon and Klamath-Lake districts. The annual operations plans identify and describe specific projects pertinent to the economic, environmental and social aspects of managing state lands, such as timber sales, road maintenance, stream enhancement and trail building. Hard copies of the draft annual operations plans are available for review at each of the above listed ODF offices and ODF headquarters in Salem (See office locations below). They are also posted to the ODF website: www.oregon.gov/ODF/STATE_FORESTS/2013_AOP_Draft.shtml Comments and questions on the plans may be sent to ODF in any of the following ways: * Through the web link * Email to: sfaoplans at odf.state.or.us * Fax to: 503-945-7212, Attn: Rod Nichols * Postal mail to: Rod Nichols/Public Affairs, Oregon Dept. of Forestry, 2600 State St., Salem, OR 97310. The public comment period runs through May 21, 2012. Copies of the draft annual operations plans can be viewed at these ODF offices: ODF headquarters - Bldg. D lobby Astoria District 2600 State St. 92219 Highway 202 Salem, OR 97310 Astoria, OR 97103 Western Lane District Forest Grove District 87950 Territorial Highway 801 Gales Creek Rd. Veneta, OR 97487 Forest Grove, OR 97116 Tillamook District Coos District 5005 Third St. 63612 Fifth Rd. Tillamook, OR 97141 Coos Bay, OR 97420 Southwest Oregon District Klamath-Lake District 5286 Table Rock Rd. 3200 DeLap Rd. Central Point, OR 97502 Klamath Falls, OR 97601 ### -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kevin.weeks at state.or.us Tue Apr 17 15:40:57 2012 From: kevin.weeks at state.or.us (WEEKS Kevin) Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:40:57 -0700 Subject: [ODF_Private_Forests] Mid-April News from the State Forester In-Reply-To: <73DF2BD98441854C8781DD977323B1590304A2AD15@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> References: <73DF2BD98441854C8781DD977323B1590304A2AD15@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> Message-ID: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B60B400EDECE@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> Private Forests News subscribers- State Forester Doug Decker provided this update report Tuesday to ODF staff. Main messages include information about potential workforce impacts in the current budget, focusing on cost efficiency, and honoring the life and commitment of a member of ODF's wildland fire family. Kevin Weeks Oregon Department of Forestry * * * * * * * * * * Hello - We're busy on many fronts as this spring progresses, and I thought I'd pass along a few updates and reflections. Reductions outlined to balance the current budget. As part of ongoing efforts to keep the state's budget in balance, the Legislature made a $28 million General Fund reduction during its February session, to be implemented in specific ways. In particular, the Legislature directed that agencies reduce the number of managers, and make reductions in public affairs and related contracting expenditures. These instructions reflect legislators' interest in fundamental changes in the structure and operation of state government. We have submitted our plan for achieving ODF's share of the reduction-about $313,000 in Fire and $53,000 in Private Forests-to the Legislative Fiscal Office. In Fire, reflecting the specific direction we have received, this plan would involve elimination of three management positions. We on the Executive Team highly value the dedication and expertise of ODF's staff, and if directed to make these reductions, will make every effort to support affected employees. In Private Forests, you may recall that we're responding to the current budget challenges with a measured, judicious approach to rebuilding following earlier reductions. We're continuing with this strategy, achieving the savings required in the new plan by not filling a half-time supervisory position that was included in the restoration. Our reduction plan also continues to hold vacant a position in our Public Affairs Program. The Legislature's Emergency Board, which handles budget matters between sessions, will meet in May, and will receive a report from the Legislative Fiscal Office on agencies' plans for achieving the reductions ordered in February. Any actual changes to our budget would be implemented no sooner than July 1. Our plan clearly describes the consequences of the reductions-including lost capacity to enforce the Forest Practices Act and greater risk of fires escaping initial attack to grow large, costly and damaging-for the Legislature's use in evaluating our plan. We're also sharing this information with our landowner partners and other stakeholders. I'll keep you posted as we learn more about the next steps in the process. Spending carefully - a case in point. In addition to these specific budget reduction plans, we continue with our disciplined approach to all spending, seeking every opportunity to focus on priorities and to accomplish our work as efficiently and effectively as possible. Our annual Incident Management Team conference, held the first week of April, provides an excellent example. The conference was shortened by one day, the number of invitees was reduced, and some tasks originally planned for the conference are being addressed in other ways. In its revised format, the conference achieved its primary purposes and, as always, proved valuable as a forum for planning and information-sharing ahead of fire season. Many thanks to the planning team and all who helped in working with limited resources to build a successful event. A thank-you also to the many employees who serve on our incident management teams. Your work and commitment throughout the summer are critical to our success. Honoring a life lost. As you may know, one of our seasonal firefighters, Justin Fraijo of Colton, died March 31 in a boating accident. He was just 21, but had earned the respect and affection of his colleagues during his five seasons with us, and as a volunteer with the Colton Fire Department. His memorial service brought more than 1,000 people to Colton High School on April 7th. Our agency was well represented, in particular by the fire crew and others who knew Justin. The engine that he had driven led a long procession of vehicles from many agencies, honoring him in the finest tradition. His co-workers and supervisors in the Molalla unit have worked tirelessly to support the family while grieving this loss themselves, and were deeply involved in arranging the memorial. To each of you, a heartfelt thanks. Travis Medema, Deputy Chief of Fire Protection, attended the ceremony and spoke on behalf of the Department. Afterwards, he shared his observations about the memorial, which I wanted to pass along to you. Travis writes: "Justin was an exceptional young man. The Department stood with friends, co-workers and the community to honor his life and accomplishments, and that brought a sincere sense of comfort to the family. I've never been so proud to be a part of an organization with such compassionate employees and such a deep sense of community." Travis couldn't have said it better. I believe all of us share his pride. Whether it's working through a time of loss or rising to the work you do every day on behalf of Oregonians and our forests, your work is appreciated. Take care, and stay safe. 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URL: From kevin.weeks at state.or.us Wed Apr 18 07:09:53 2012 From: kevin.weeks at state.or.us (WEEKS Kevin) Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:09:53 -0700 Subject: [ODF_Private_Forests] Forestry Board to meet April 26 in Newport, tour Mid-Coast April 27 In-Reply-To: <8CD18C5BD70D6F4BB2B636295905299C058F63D795@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> References: <8CD18C5BD70D6F4BB2B636295905299C058F63D795@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> Message-ID: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B60B400EDF37@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY - News Release Forestry Board to meet April 26 in Newport, tour Mid-Coast the 27th For immediate release Major media distribution April 17, 2012 Contact: Rod Nichols, 503-945-7425, rnichols at odf.state.or.us Dan Postrel, 503-945-7420, dpostrel at odf.state.or.us The Oregon Board of Forestry and Environmental Quality Commission will meet in Newport on April 26 to discuss how they can work together to maintain and improve water quality. The two policymaking bodies will conduct a field tour on April 27. The meeting and tour are open to the public. Highlight items on the Board of Forestry's April 26 meeting agenda include: Perspectives on water quality -Dick Pedersen, director of the Department of Environmental Quality, and Peter Daugherty, the Department of Forestry's Private Forests Division chief, will assist the Environmental Quality Commission and the Board of Forestry in exploring roles and perspectives on water quality. Streamside protection standards in western Oregon - Department of Forestry (ODF) staff will present a timeline for rule analysis of streamside protection standards for small and medium fish-bearing streams in western Oregon. The discussion will cover objectives and parameters for administrative rulemaking and board decision points, among other considerations. Department of Forestry fiscal report - ODF staff will update the board on the current financial status of the department. Department of Forestry 2013-15 biennial budget policy packages - ODF staff will present proposed budget policy packages for the 2013-15 biennium. Public comment The meeting is open to the public. During a general comment period at the beginning, public comment will be received on forestry-related items that are not included in the agenda. Time will also be provided for comment on specific agenda items as the board takes them up. Board of Forestry executive session - Following adjournment of the public meeting, the board will hold an executive session for the purpose of consultation with legal counsel. The board holds such sessions from time to time to discuss various ongoing legal cases. By law, no decisions are to be made in an executive session. The session is closed to the public, but members of the news media may attend, under provisions of ORS 192.660. Meeting time and location The board meeting will begin at 10 a.m. April 26, at the Best Western Agate Beach Inn, 3019 N. Coast Highway, in Newport. Tour time and location The joint board and commission field tour of the Mid-Coast will begin at 8 a.m. April 27, with a briefing at the Best Western Agate Beach Inn. Members of the public wishing to join the tour are asked to provide their own lunch and transportation. More information More information on the Board of Forestry can be found at: www.oregonforestry.gov. Background information on the April 26 meeting, including staff reports, is available through the 2012 "Meeting Schedules" link on the website. Background information on the Oregon Environmental Quality Commission can be found at: www.deq.state.or.us/about/eqc/eqc.htm Special needs Accommodations for people with disabilities, and special materials, services or assistance can be arranged calling the department's Public Affairs Office at least 48 hours before the meeting, 503-945-7200, text telephone 503-945-7213. ### -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kevin.weeks at state.or.us Wed Apr 18 09:30:10 2012 From: kevin.weeks at state.or.us (WEEKS Kevin) Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:30:10 -0700 Subject: [ODF_Private_Forests] NW Oregon Regional Forest Practices Committee meets May 2 in Salem In-Reply-To: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B60B400EDF38@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> References: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B60B400EDF38@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> Message-ID: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B60B400EDF7D@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> Oregon Department of Forestry - NEWS RELEASE NW Oregon Regional Forest Practices Committee meets May 2 in Salem April 18, 2012 Contact: Kevin Weeks, ODF Public Affairs, (503) 945-7427 The NW Oregon Regional Forest Practices Committee has scheduled a meeting for Wednesday May 2 at the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) headquarters in Salem, 2600 State Street - Operations Building D, Santiam meeting room. The meeting is tentatively scheduled to run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a public comment period scheduled near the start of the meeting. Regional Forest Practices Committees are panels of citizens - mandated under Oregon law - that advise the Oregon Board of Forestry on current forestry issues and forest management approaches. Three Regional Forest Practices Committees, serving the Northwest, Southwest and Eastern regions of the state, were created within the Oregon Forest Practices Act in 1971. Under Oregon law, the committees are comprised of citizens qualified by education or experience in natural resource management. A majority of Regional Forest Practices Committees members are private forest landowners, their representatives or persons regularly engaged in forest operations. The proposed agenda for the meeting is scheduled to include an update on the restoration work within the Private Forests program, including hiring of stewardship forester and technical specialist positions; an update on implementation of an audit to measure Forest Practices Act compliance; discussion on establishing food plots for wildlife on forestland; and review of the riparian protection standards rule analysis process, including discussion of timelines and next steps. 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 503-945-7502. 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 ODF's Regional Forest Practices Committees is available on the Oregon Department of Forestry's web site: www.oregon.gov/ODF/BOARD/RFPC/rfpc.shtml ### Kevin Weeks Public Information Officer Oregon Department of Forestry Public Affairs Office (503) 945-7427 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kevin.weeks at state.or.us Thu Apr 19 06:44:24 2012 From: kevin.weeks at state.or.us (WEEKS Kevin) Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:44:24 -0700 Subject: [ODF_Private_Forests] SW Oregon Regional Forest Practices Committee meets May 3 in Roseburg Message-ID: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B60B400EE0C5@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> Oregon Department of Forestry - NEWS RELEASES SW Oregon Regional Forest Practices Committee meets May 3 in Roseburg April 19, 2012 Contact: Kevin Weeks, ODF Public Affairs, (503) 945-7427 The SW Oregon Regional Forest Practices Committee has scheduled a meeting for Thursday May 3 at the Douglas Forest Protective Association conference room, 1758 NE Airport Road in Roseburg. The meeting is tentatively scheduled to run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a public comment period scheduled near the start of the meeting. Regional Forest Practices Committees are panels of citizens - mandated under Oregon law - that advise the Oregon Board of Forestry on current forestry issues and forest management approaches. Three Regional Forest Practices Committees, serving the Northwest, Southwest and Eastern regions of the state, were created within the Oregon Forest Practices Act in 1971. Under Oregon law, the committees are comprised of citizens qualified by education or experience in natural resource management. A majority of Regional Forest Practices Committees members are private forest landowners, their representatives or persons regularly engaged in forest operations. The proposed agenda for the meeting is scheduled to include an update on the restoration work within the Private Forests program, including hiring of stewardship forester and technical specialist positions; an update on implementation of an audit to measure Forest Practices Act compliance; discussion on establishing food plots for wildlife on forestland; and review of the timeline and next steps for the riparian protection standards rule analysis process. 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 503-945-7502. 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 ODF's Regional Forest Practices Committees is available on the Oregon Department of Forestry's web site: www.oregon.gov/ODF/BOARD/RFPC/rfpc.shtml ### Kevin Weeks Public Information Officer Oregon Department of Forestry Public Affairs Office (503) 945-7427 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kevin.weeks at state.or.us Mon Apr 23 16:33:30 2012 From: kevin.weeks at state.or.us (WEEKS Kevin) Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:33:30 -0700 Subject: [ODF_Private_Forests] Forestry Department opens North Cascade District 10-year plan for public comment In-Reply-To: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B60B400EE5FD@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> References: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B60B400EE5FD@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> Message-ID: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B60B400EE61D@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> The Oregon Department of Forestry issued this news release today... Forestry Department opens North Cascade District 10-year plan for public comment April 23, 2012 Contact: Kevin Weeks, ODF Public Affairs, (503) 945-7427 The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) today announced the opening of a public comment period for several documents that set management goals for the Santiam State Forest, located east of Salem. ODF released drafts of the 10-year implementation plan for the North Cascade District, Forest Land Management Classification maps and the draft Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Operations Plan for the forest. Public comment will be accepted on the plan(s) until June 5, 2012. ODF's North Cascade District includes management of about 48,000 acres of state-owned forest in Clackamas, Marion and Linn Counties. Ninety-eight percent of the forest is owned by the Oregon Board of Forestry, with all three counties benefitting from timber harvest revenues of the scattered tracts of forest that were consolidated in 1974 into the Santiam State Forest. The remaining lands are Common School Lands managed by ODF under agreement with the Department of State Lands. By law, Board of Forestry lands are managed to achieve greatest permanent value - defined as healthy, productive, and sustainable forest ecosystems that over time and across the landscape provide a full range of social, economic, and environmental benefits to the people of Oregon. Common School Fund forestlands are managed to maximize revenues over the long term in a manner that is consistent with sound techniques of land management. The draft 10 year implementation plan -- * Balances providing a sustainable source of revenues for public services while valuing, and providing for, environmental and social assets of the forest. * Aligns forest management activities on the Santiam State Forest with the Forest Management Plan approved by the Board of Forestry for state-owned forests in NW Oregon. * Sets the annual average timber harvest level at 19 million-board-feet, a sustainable level based on the latest forest modeling and inventory. During the next decade, the forest's inventory is expected to increase from 1.1 billion-board-feet to more than 1.2 billion-board-feet. * Creates several 'anchor habitats' in eastern Marion County and northern Linn County - roughly 18 percent of the forest - to maintain and improve conditions for fish and wildlife in the region. * Outlines expected recreation uses and development within the context of the roaded-natural setting of the Santiam State Forest. Ten-year implementation plans provide objectives for ODF districts in developing annual operations plans for the forest. These plans describe management activities including harvests, road building, recreation objectives and reforestation that will occur during the next decade. The plans also include estimates of key outcomes such as timber harvest volume and age/species composition of forest stands. The Forest Land Management Classification Maps display area where specific conservation strategies described in the Northwest Oregon State Forests Management Plan and State Forests Operational Policies are applied on the ground. These areas may be for the conservation of natural resources such as riparian habitat and the ranges of northern spotted owls; conservation of social values, such as scenic views or recreation sites; or for administrative sites, such as rock quarries and power line right-of-ways. A public meeting to review the draft implementation plan and receive public comment will be held on Thursday May 3rd at 6:30 p.m. in the ODF North Cascade District office, 22965 North Fork Road (just off Oregon Hwy 22) in Lyons. 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. The Annual Operations Plan describes the specific activities that will occur on the district during the 2013 fiscal year, including proposed timber sales and road construction, reforestation activities, and recreation site management. The draft 2012 implementation plan and draft forest land classification maps are available for review on the ODF website: www.oregon.gov/ODF/STATE_FORESTS/District_Implementation_Plan_Revisions_2012.shtml Comments on the draft implementation plan may be sent by regular mail to: Oregon Department of Forestry, 2600 State Street, Salem, OR 97310 - Attn: Public Affairs Office. Comments may also be e-mailed to: sfpiplans at odf.state.or.us During the same comment period, the draft Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Operations Plan for the District can also be reviewed on the ODF website: www.oregon.gov/ODF/STATE_FORESTS/2013_AOP_Draft.shtml Comments on the draft Annual Operations Plan may be sent by regular mail to: Oregon Department of Forestry, 2600 State Street, Salem, OR 97310 - Attn: Public Affairs Office. Comments may also be e-mailed to: sfpaoplans at odf.state.or.us ODF provides management of about 821,000 acres of forestland in the state. About two-thirds of the revenues from state forest timber sales go to local counties and other taxing districts, including schools. Over the last 10 years for the North Cascade District, this has amounted to more than $56.7 million from state forest timber sales in Clackamas, Marion and Linn counties. ### -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kevin.weeks at state.or.us Mon Apr 23 16:34:07 2012 From: kevin.weeks at state.or.us (WEEKS Kevin) Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:34:07 -0700 Subject: [ODF_Private_Forests] Forestry Department opens West Oregon District 10-year plan for public comment In-Reply-To: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B60B400EE5FF@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> References: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B60B400EE5FF@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> Message-ID: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B60B400EE61F@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> The Oregon Department of Forestry issued this news release today.. Forestry Department opens West Oregon District 10-year plan for public comment April 23, 2012 Contact: Kevin Weeks, ODF Public Affairs, (503) 945-7427 The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) today announced the opening of a public comment period for several documents that set management goals for 37,000 acres of state-owned forest in ODF's West Oregon District. ODF released drafts of the 10-year implementation plan for the West Oregon District, Forest Land Management Classification maps and the draft Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Operations Plan for the district. Public comment will be accepted on the plan until June 5, 2012. The West Oregon District encompasses multiple state-owned forest tracts in Polk, Lincoln and Benton Counties, managed to provide a balanced, sustainable flow of social, economic and environmental benefits. Eighty-two percent of the forest is owned by the Oregon Board of Forestry, with all three counties benefitting from timber harvest revenues from the lands associated with their county. The remaining lands are Common School Lands managed by ODF under agreement with the Department of State Lands. By law, Board of Forestry lands are managed to achieve greatest permanent value - defined as healthy, productive and sustainable forest ecosystems that over time and across the landscape provide a full range of social, economic, and environmental benefits to the people of Oregon. Common School Fund forestlands are managed to maximize revenues over the long term in a manner that is consistent with sound techniques of land management. The draft 10-year implementation plan -- * Balances providing a sustainable source of revenues for public services while valuing and providing for environmental and social assets of the forest. * Aligns forest management activities in the district with the Forest Management Plan approved by the Board of Forestry for state-managed forests in NW Oregon. * Sets the annual average timber harvest level at 12 million-board-feet per year, a sustainable level based on current forest modeling and inventory. Over the next decade, the inventory of the West Oregon District forests is expected to increase from 788 million-board-feet to about 933 million-board-feet. * Creates several 'anchor habitats' to maintain and improve conditions for fish and wildlife in the region. * Outlines the expected recreation uses and planned access road development within the forests managed by the West Oregon District. Ten-year implementation plans provide objectives for ODF districts in developing annual operations plans for the forest. These plans describe management activities including harvests, road building, recreation objectives and reforestation that will occur during the next decade. The plans also include estimates of key outcomes such as timber harvest volume and age/species composition of forest stands. The draft 2012 implementation plans are available for review on the ODF website: www.oregon.gov/ODF/STATE_FORESTS/District_Implementation_Plan_Revisions_2012.shtml A public meeting to review the draft implementation plan and receive public comment will be held on Wednesday May 2nd at 6:30 p.m. in the ODF West Oregon District office, 24533 Alsea Highway (Oregon Hwy 34) in Philomath. 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. Comments on the draft implementation plan may be sent by regular mail to: Oregon Department of Forestry, 2600 State Street, Salem, OR 97310 - Attn: Public Affairs Office. Comments may also be e-mailed to: sfpiplans at odf.state.or.us During the same comment period, the draft Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Operations Plan for the District can also be reviewed on the ODF website: www.oregon.gov/ODF/STATE_FORESTS/2013_AOP_Draft.shtml Comments on the draft Annual Operations Plan may be sent by regular mail to: Oregon Department of Forestry, 2600 State Street, Salem, OR 97310 - Attn: Public Affairs Office. Comments may also be e-mailed to: sfpaoplans at odf.state.or.us ODF provides management of about 821,000 acres of forestland in the state. About two-thirds of the revenues from state forest timber sales go to local counties and other taxing districts, including schools. Over the last 10 years for the West Oregon District, this has amounted to $23.5 million from state forest timber sales in Polk, Lincoln and Benton counties. ### -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: