From kevin.weeks at state.or.us Mon Mar 4 08:08:09 2013 From: kevin.weeks at state.or.us (WEEKS Kevin) Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2013 08:08:09 -0800 Subject: [ODF_Private_Forests] Forest education awards, stream rules on Forestry Board's March agenda Message-ID: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B60B4EDCD0DC@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> Oregon Department of Forestry - NEWS RELEASE Forest education awards, stream rules on Forestry Board's March agenda February 25, 2013 Major media distribution 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 will continue its work on water quality protection, explore current fish habitat management practices and recognize outstanding forest educators when it meets March 6 in Salem. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. in the Tillamook Room, in Building C at the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) headquarters, 2600 State St. A general public comment period is scheduled near the start of the meeting. Public comment on specific agenda items will be received as the board takes them up. Items on the March 6 agenda include: Operator of the Year awards - The board will honor recipients of the Forest Practices Regional Operator of the Year awards for 2012. The awards honor loggers for diligence and commitment in natural resource protection, in accordance with or beyond the standards of the Oregon Forest Practices Act. The winners, announced previously and also honored last week at the Oregon Logging Conference in Eugene, are Hagedorn Logging of La Grande and Ken Fallon Logging of Tillamook. There are also several merit award winners. Rellergert Forest Education awards - Outstanding contributions to forest education will be recognized with the Mary Rellergert Forest Education award. The award series honors ODF forest education coordinator Mary Rellergert, who passed away in February 2004. State Forester Doug Decker will also present a special State Forester's Award to two recipients for their career-long contributions to forestry education. Stream protection rule analysis - The board will review and provide direction on a science review approach to guide analysis of rules governing forest operations near small and medium fish-bearing streams. The science review is a step in an analysis process that the board approved last year. The analysis seeks to ensure that rules promote adequate streamside shade to help maintain cool water for fish and stream health. Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds - Tom Byler, executive director of the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, will trace the history of voluntary measures under the Oregon Plan, with a focus on forestry projects. Passed by the Oregon Legislature in 1997, the initiative outlined a plan for conserving salmon and their habitat. Private forest landowners have made significant contributions toward the goals of the Oregon Plan, such as the installation of state-of-the-art road culverts to improve fish passage. Fish habitat and aquatic ecosystems in managed forests - Bruce McIntosh will present key findings from the monitoring of fish and fish habitat in managed forests, conducted by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW). MacIntosh is acting administrator of ODFW's Fish Division. Climate change adaptation - At a planning workshop last October, the board discussed several emerging issues for future consideration and action. Staff will discuss and finalize the list of issues with the board and present initial ideas about a framework the board could use in addressing one of those issues, forests' response to climate change. 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. About the board The 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. More information is available at: www.oregonforestry.gov. 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The meeting is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Forest Grove Community Auditorium, 1915 Main Street in Forest Grove. The proposed agenda for the meeting includes an overview of the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 planning process for development of the annual operation plans for state forestlands in Northwest Oregon. Members of the public are invited to attend; a public comment period is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. ODF's State Forests Advisory Committee consists of representatives from the general public and from timber, environmental and recreational groups. The committee provides a forum to discuss issues, opportunities and concerns, and to offer advice and guidance to ODF on the implementation of the Northwest Oregon State Forests Management Plan. The plan provides guidance for managing 616,000 acres within the Tillamook, Clatsop and Santiam state forests, and several scattered state-owned forest tracts in Benton, Polk, Lincoln and Lane counties. It calls for active management of the forestlands for a balanced mix of economic, environmental and social benefits. ODF manages about 821,000 acres of forestland statewide, in six state forests, and in numerous small forest tracts in 15 counties. On most of the lands, two-thirds of the revenue generated from timber sales goes to the counties that deeded these lands to the state, being divided between the county's local taxing districts, the county school fund and the county government general fund. ODF retains the remaining third to manage the forestlands and protect them from fire. The remaining acreage, primarily in the Elliott State Forest near Reedsport, was granted to Oregon at statehood, and by constitutional mandate is managed to maximize revenue to the state's Common School Fund, consistent with sound stewardship. ODF manages these lands under contract with the State Land Board. The location of the March 15 meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. 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URL: From kevin.weeks at state.or.us Wed Mar 6 14:54:50 2013 From: kevin.weeks at state.or.us (WEEKS Kevin) Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2013 14:54:50 -0800 Subject: [ODF_Private_Forests] Forestry Board honors outstanding forest educators Message-ID: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B60B4EDCD707@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> Oregon Department of Forestry - NEWS RELEASE Forestry Board honors outstanding forest educators March 6, 2013 Contact: Norie Dimeo-Ediger Oregon Forest Resources Institute 971-673-2956, dimeo-ediger at ofri.org The Oregon Board of Forestry today recognized six individuals for excellence in forestry education. The 2012 Mary Rellergert Forestry Education award winners are: the Talk About Trees program; Oregon Wood Magic creators Patricia and Jeff Morrell; and Klamath Outdoor Science School co-founder Marj Glass. The annual award honors significant contributions to public education and understanding of forestry in Oregon. Norie Dimeo-Ediger, director of K-12 education programs with the Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI), and State Forester Doug Decker presented the awards during a Board of Forestry meeting in Salem. As part of the awards ceremony, State Forester Doug Decker also presented the annual State Forester's Award to Barte and Bond Starker for their exceptional contributions to the cause of forestry education. The brothers manage Starker Forests, Inc., an 80,000-acre commercial forestry operation headquartered at Philomath. TALK ABOUT TREES Since its inception in 1991, Portland-based Talk About Trees has reached more than 2.4 million young people ranging from pre-schoolers to middle-school students with its combined classroom and field program to encourage awareness of and appreciation for the value of trees and forests in their daily lives. Eighteen facilitators contracted throughout the state teach the program, which encourages understanding of the protection, management and conservation of the renewable forest. Talk About Trees director Joan Mason Ruud, along with Oregon Women in Timber (OWIT) members Diann Washburn and Diane Daley, received the award. OFRI has a contract with OWIT to sponsor Talk About Trees. OREGON WOOD MAGIC Tisha Morrell, University of Portland, and spouse Jeff Morrell, Oregon State University, adapted a forestry education field experience from Mississippi and brought Oregon Wood Magic to life with the help of faculty at Oregon State University's Department of Wood Science and Engineering. Oregon Wood Magic is an interactive experience designed to educate third and fourth grade students about the wonders of wood as a material. The program takes students and their teachers through a series of nine stations that cover aspects of science and technology related to wood and wood products. Since its beginning in 1999, Oregon Wood Magic has reached more than 70,000 school children. MARJ GLASS A Klamath Falls elementary school teacher, Marj Glass first brought her passion for natural science into the classroom in 1994 when she designed a Klamath Basin Ecosystems unit that focused on forests and wetlands. Recognizing that southern Oregon students needed greater access to hands-on learning, she helped launch the Klamath Outdoor Science School (KOSS) in 1995. A rustic summer camp in the Sun Pass State Forest made up of tents and yurts, the school is beginning construction of a pavilion that will include kitchen, dining and classroom facilities. KOSS has served hundreds of students in day and residential camps since its founding. STATE FORESTER'S AWARD In 1936, Thurman James "T.J." Starker began to purchase second-growth forests in the Oregon Coast Range. These accumulated tracts officially became known as Starker Forests in 1971. The family practices intensive forest management while also promoting and encouraging free recreational use of their lands. This includes an active educational outreach. Thousands of students have been introduced to the science of forestry through field trips and outdoor classrooms held on Starker Forests. Today, grandsons Bond and Barte Starker continue the family tradition. "Bond and Barte Starker have been exceptional contributors to the cause of forestry education," State Forester Doug Decker said. The Rellergert award series honor the Oregon Department of Forestry's former forest education coordinator, Mary Rellergert, who passed away in February 2004. Rellergert was a highly regarded forest education leader and founder of the Tillamook State Forest Education Program, which provides high quality forest learning experiences for K-12 students at the Tillamook Forest Center. 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URL: From kevin.weeks at state.or.us Thu Mar 7 09:33:46 2013 From: kevin.weeks at state.or.us (WEEKS Kevin) Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 09:33:46 -0800 Subject: [ODF_Private_Forests] Committee for Family Forestlands to meet March 13 in Salem Message-ID: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B60B4EDCD813@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> Oregon Department of Forestry - NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Major Media Distribution March 7, 2013 News Contact: Cynthia Orlando, 503-945-7421 Lena Tucker, 503-945-7529 Committee for Family Forestlands to meet March 13 in Salem The Committee for Family Forestlands meets at 9:00 next Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) headquarters in Salem. The Committee provides information and counsel to the Oregon Board of Forestry and State Forester in matters relating to family forestlands, including maintenance of a viable family forestland base, protection of resources and positive contributions to Oregon's vitality. On the agenda: The agenda proposed for the March meeting includes a talk by Oregon State University's (OSU) Dr. Tom Mannes about OSU's 260-acre "Cameron tract"- an educational demonstration forest - as well as the school's new "Starker Chair" position, and a general overview of the College of Forestry. In addition, the committee will revisit plans for a private lands pilot project in Eastern Oregon. This collaborative project in the John Day / Ritter Valley area is being designed to preserve forest ecosystems and enhance public benefits from private forests. The committee will also continue discussions about tax issues and financial constraints facing family forestland owners. "The Committee for Family Forestlands performs valuable work for the state, consistently looking ahead to identify ways to protect resources and maintain a viable family forestland base," said Lena Tucker, Deputy Chief, Private Forests Division. Committee composition Thirteen positions - seven voting members and six 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. Non-voting ex-officio members may include representatives of the Oregon Department of Forestry, Oregon State University, Oregon small forestland groups, forestry-related industry associations, and the Oregon Forest Resources Institute. These meetings are open to the public Members of the public are invited to attend and participate in the meeting. The meeting takes place in the Santiam Meeting Room, Operations Building D, at ODF headquarters in Salem. ODF headquarters are located at 2600 State Street, Salem. 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. Additional information about the Committee for Family Forestlands is available on ODF's web site at: www.oregon.gov/ODF/pages/board/cff/cff.aspx. # # # -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kevin.weeks at state.or.us Thu Mar 7 17:19:34 2013 From: kevin.weeks at state.or.us (WEEKS Kevin) Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 17:19:34 -0800 Subject: [ODF_Private_Forests] Forestry Board subcommittee considers state forest financial challenges Message-ID: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B60B4EDCD9DE@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> Oregon Department of Forestry - NEWS RELEASE Forestry Board subcommittee considers state forest financial challenges March 7, 2013 Major media distribution Contact: Dan Postrel (503) 945-7420 dpostrel at odf.state.or.us An Oregon Board of Forestry subcommittee will meet March 12 to review financial challenges in the Department of Forestry's state forest management program, and to begin consideration of possible solutions. The meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Tillamook Room, in Building C at the department's headquarters, 2600 State St., in Salem. The agenda includes opportunities for public comment. The state owns about 821,000 acres of forestland, 3 percent of Oregon's overall forestland base. The lands are managed by law and state constitutional mandate to provide a broad range of environmental, economic and social benefits. Timber sale proceeds help support schools, county government and other local public services. The department retains a portion of these proceeds to cover the costs of managing the forests. However, long-range management plans have produced less revenue than projected, and falling timber prices during the recent recession have compounded this challenge. These trends have prompted major reductions in forest inventory, research, monitoring, recreation management and other activities, and jeopardize the program's long-term financial viability. Board of Forestry Chair Tom Imeson directed the subcommittee in January to review the situation, collect public input, and deliver recommendations to the full board. Imeson chairs the subcommittee, whose other members are Sybil Ackerman of Portland, Gary Springer of Corvallis and Mike Rose of Elkton. Focuses for the March 12 meeting include gaining a full understanding of the challenges, distinguishing the board's role and authorities in addressing the issue from those of the department, and beginning to consider possible alternative funding sources and business models. A second meeting is expected in April, to gather additional public input, and to recommend principles, timing and next steps for the full board. The subcommittee's goal is to present its recommendations to the board in June. Special needs Accommodations for people with disabilities, and special materials, services or assistance can be arranged by calling the department's Public Affairs Office at least 48 hours before the meeting, at (503) 945-7200. About the board The 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 forest practices on private forestland, and promoting sustainable management of Oregon's 30-million-acre forestland base. More information about the board is available at: www.oregonforestry.gov. Materials for the March 12 meeting will be posted in advance under the Board of Forestry Subcommittees tab. ### -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kevin.weeks at state.or.us Mon Mar 11 12:39:29 2013 From: kevin.weeks at state.or.us (WEEKS Kevin) Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:39:29 -0700 Subject: [ODF_Private_Forests] Eastern Oregon Regional Forest Practices Committee meets March 25 in Sisters Message-ID: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B60B4EDCDD40@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> Oregon Department of Forestry - NEWS RELEASE Eastern Oregon Regional Forest Practices Committee meets March 25 in Sisters March 11, 2013 Contact: Kevin Weeks, ODF Public Affairs (503) 945-7427 The Eastern Oregon Regional Forest Practices Committee will meet on Monday, March 25 at the Sisters office of the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), 16721 Pine Tree Lane (off Hwy 126). 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, a majority of Regional Forest Practices Committees members are private forest landowners and logging or forest operations companies. The meeting is tentatively scheduled to run from Noon until 5:00 p.m. with a public comment time scheduled near the start of the meeting. The agenda for the meeting is scheduled to include: * A review of the March 2013 Board of Forestry meeting, including reports on the ODF project to implement 2011 House Bill 2165, which includes changes to written plan requirements, and the systematic review process underway to advise the Board regarding development of rule language addressing riparian protection standards for small and medium fish-bearing streams. * Committee for Family Forestlands initiatives regarding forest policy in Eastern Oregon, including plans for a private lands pilot project in Eastern Oregon. This collaborative project in the John Day / Ritter Valley area is designed to preserve forest ecosystems and enhance public benefits from private forests. * An update on the 2013 Forest Practices Operator of the Year award recognition program. * Updates on efforts to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the ODF Private Forests program, and development of a compliance audit measuring certain Forest Practices Act standards. 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. 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It's a great opportunity for children, neighbors and communities to come together to make a difference, and many are already making plans for how they'll celebrate. Thinking about how your family or city will mark the occasion? Here are some ideas to get you started. * Is there a public park or downtown area that needs cleaning up? Get a group together to pitch in and clear the area of litter. Plant trees, shrubs and flowers to beautify it even more. * Is there a 5th-grader in your family? Encourage him or her to participate in the Arbor Day National Poster Contest on the Arbor Day website (www.arborday.org) . * Organize a "Big Tree" or "Oldest Tree" search in your city. Once the results are in, publish a booklet with a map listing the locations of the trees, or try organizing a walking tour. * City libraries might like to put books out for teens and young adults about trees and tree care. Story time for the younger children can focus on tree-related books or help the kids make bookmarks with a tree-related theme. Other ways to celebrate If you're a city or county employee, or a community organizer, you might like to arrange for a more formal event. Typical activities include reading an Arbor Day Proclamation and inviting the public to join in a tree-planting activity; arranging for welcoming comments by elected officials or community leaders, and inviting scouts or veterans groups to present the flag. You might also consider inviting older members of the community who have participated in past years, and take pictures of them alongside trees that were planting years ago. Ideas for school teachers and others Classrooms might like to study trees, learn to identify those located around the school, create a tree key or learn to use one, or take a nature walk around their school campus and community. Teachers might enjoy having each student write a description of a tree on the school grounds, and then see if the rest of the class can find it using the description. Nurseries, non-profits and timber companies might like to make tree seedlings available at no cost sometime during the month. This is a great way to promote your organization and give back to the community at the same time. Lastly, everyone can enjoy reading a book about trees, learn to identify trees around the yard and neighborhood, or try volunteering. Consider contacting a local tree-planting organization like Friends of Trees. You'll meet new people and make a difference in your community. Tree planting using "right tree, right place" principles When choosing where to plant your new tree, the first consideration is what the tree needs, and what the area can provide. Here are five "tree needs" to keep in mind: 1) Moisture: Each species can tolerate wet or dry conditions to a different degree: know your tree's watering requirements so you won't over or under-water. 2) Know the specifics about your tree's height and crown size at maturity so you can properly situate it in the landscape. 3) Once you've purchased your tree and are ready to plant, dig a hole wider than seems necessary, so the roots can spread without crowding. Remove any grass within a 3-foot circular area and then, to aid root growth, turn soil in an area up to 3 feet in diameter. 4) Plant the tree at the same depth it stood at the nursery and partially fill the hole, firming the soil around lower roots; do not add soil amendments. 5) Give your new tree plenty of water. Water it generously every week or 10 days during its first year. Closing thoughts Arbor Day was first celebrated in Nebraska in 1872. On that day, more than one million trees were planted. Today, in many communities around the world and in cities across our country, severe weather patterns, air pollution and lack of support for strong tree programs has resulted in a decline of street trees. In fact, a recent U.S. Forest Service study indicates that tree cover in urban areas of the United States is on the decline at a rate of about 4.0 million trees per year. Oregon Arbor Week is the perfect opportunity to help turn this trend around. In Oregon we set aside an entire "Arbor Week" to honor trees and educate children and adults about their many benefits - benefits that include clean air, water, wildlife habitat, and higher property values. This year, take some time to plan an outing with friends, organize a community event, or prepare a fun family activity. Enjoy Arbor Week and remember, healthy, well cared-for trees will pay our communities back with benefits for years to come. # # # -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rod.l.nichols at state.or.us Wed Mar 20 11:49:26 2013 From: rod.l.nichols at state.or.us (NICHOLS Rod L) Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:49:26 -0700 Subject: [ODF_Private_Forests] Kevin Weeks Message-ID: <8CD18C5BD70D6F4BB2B636295905299C07E2CED4D3@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> Hello everyone - Our friend and colleague Kevin Weeks passed away Tuesday morning at his home in McMinnville, following a brief, acute illness. We don't many details, but wanted to get the word out. Many of you may have crossed paths with Kevin since he began his service as an Oregon Department of Forestry public information specialist in 2007. As anyone who had the opportunity to collaborate with Kevin knew, he was talented, proud of the agency, good-humored, and ever-willing to go the distance to get the job done. During his time with us, he counseled and worked side by side with many people across our programs and across the state, and with staff in other agencies. He will be missed-and remembered with great fondness and respect. His pastor says that Kevin's wife, Stacey, and daughter would cherish cards with remembrances, stories and tributes. These can be sent to Stacey Weeks at Adventure Christian Church, 2831 N.E. Newby St., McMinnville, OR 97128. I don't have any information at this point on a memorial service or other such plans. I'll pass that along as it becomes available. Thanks to all for your support and kind words during this challenging time. -- Dan Postrel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dan Postrel Public Affairs Director Oregon Department of Forestry 2600 State Street Salem, OR 97310 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mary.k.schmelz at state.or.us Mon Mar 25 15:53:56 2013 From: mary.k.schmelz at state.or.us (SCHMELZ Mary K) Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:53:56 -0700 Subject: [ODF_Private_Forests] Kevin Weeks memorial service Message-ID: <73DF2BD98441854C8781DD977323B15903166E8A21@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> This message is sent on behalf of Dan Postrel Hello everyone - We continue to receive messages of grief and support as news of the passing of Kevin Weeks spreads in forestry and public service circles, in Oregon and beyond. Clearly, many colleagues held him in high regard. Here are a few updates for those who are interested: Memorial service. This will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Adventure Christian Church, 2831 N.E. Newby St., in McMinnville. Kevin's wife, Stacey, tells me that bright Hawaiian clothing will be in order, in keeping with Kevin's irrepressible good humor. As she says, "It's a loud, aloha theme. We're going to celebrate Kevin in Kevin's spirit." Remembrances. Cards or letters can be sent to the church, at the address above. The zip code is 97128. There is also an online obituary and guestbook at http://www.macyandson.com/obituary/Kevin-G.-Weeks/McMinnville-OR/1191925 Stacey is very much interested in collecting tributes, stories and memories for their teen-aged daughter, Jessica. In addition, a memorial fund, to assist with Jessica's education and other family needs, is being created. Checks can be made out to Adventure Christian Church, with the phrase "Kevin Weeks family fund" in the memo line. Thanks once again to all who have written and called with messages of support and offers of help. Your sentiments mean a great deal during this challenging time. -- Dan - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dan Postrel Public Affairs Director Oregon Department of Forestry 2600 State Street Salem, OR 97310 (503) 945-7420 (503) 881-3453 (cell) (503) 945-7212 (fax) dan.postrel at state.or.us www.oregon.gov/odf -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: