[ODF_Private_Forests] Forestry Board to consider fire protection, tour eastside forestlands Nov 7-8

[WEEKS Kevin]

The Oregon Dept. of Forestry issued this news release today.

Forestry Board to consider fire protection, tour eastside forestlands Nov. 7-8

October 24, 2012
Contact: Rod Nichols, 503-945-7425, rnichols at odf.state.or.us

Wildfire protection – including proposed system reforms, evolving national policies, and a recap of the 2012 fire season – will be the focus of the state Board of Forestry’s Nov. 7 meeting in John Day.

The board will also continue its work to refine stream-protection rules under Oregon’s Forest Practices Act, and to adjust its land classification system for state-owned forests to more clearly indicate which lands are currently managed with an emphasis on conservation values.

The board also plans a community social the evening of Nov. 7, and a field tour Nov. 8 for a first-hand look at challenges and opportunities in public and privately owned eastside forests.

All events are open to the public.

The board meeting is scheduled for 9 a.

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