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<p class=MsoNormal>Oregon Department of Forestry – NEWS RELEASE<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Forestry Board to present urban forestry awards at Sept. 8
meeting in Salem<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>For immediate
release
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>August 30,
2010
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<p class=MsoNormal>Contact:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Rod Nichols, 503-945-7425, rnichols@odf.state.or.us<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Dan Postrel, 503-945-7420, dpostrel@odf.state.or.us<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The Oregon Board of Forestry and Oregon Community Trees, a
conservation organization, will present the annual State Urban Forestry Awards
at the board’s next regular meeting on Sept. 8 in Salem. Eight recipients
will be recognized for their work to promote urban forests. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Other items on the board’s agenda include:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>·
Stream monitoring update – The Riparian Function and Stream Temperature
(RipStream) monitoring project is designed to measure the effectiveness of
stream protection rules as prescribed for state-owned forests and private
forestlands. Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) and Oregon State University
College of Forestry staff will provide a progress report. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>·
Oregonians’ values and beliefs about forestry and forest issues –
Results of surveys and focus groups conducted in spring 2010 will be presented.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>·
Oregon indicators of sustainable forest management – Board members will
receive an update on the 19 indicators, including a first report on the
indicator, “Compliance with forestry regulations.” <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>·
2011 Forestry Program for Oregon –ODF staff will seek board approval to
initiate a 90-day public comment period on the draft update of the
board’s strategic planning document.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>·
Mary Rellergert Forestry Education award – The board will honor
individuals who have made significant contributions to public education and
understanding of forestry in Oregon with the Mary Rellergert Forestry Education
award. The award is given annually in honor of former Tillamook State Forest
Education Coordinator Mary Rellergert, who died in February 2004.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>·
State Forests planning – ODF staff will present a background paper
describing how other Oregon state government natural resource agencies adopt
management plans and measure their performance.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. at the Oregon Department of
Forestry headquarters office, in the Tillamook Room, Building C, 2600 State
St., in Salem.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The meeting is open to the public, and comments will be
received on forestry-related items not included in the agenda during a general
comment period shortly after 8 a.m. Members of the public wishing to comment on
specific agenda items will have an opportunity to address the board during the
time each item is scheduled.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Accommodations for people with disabilities, and special
materials, services or assistance can be arranged by calling the
department’s Agency Affairs Office at least 48 hours before the meeting,
503-945-7200, text telephone 503-945-7213. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>More information on the Board of Forestry can be found at:
www.oregon.gov/ODF/BOARD/. Background information on the Sept. 8 meeting agenda
items is available through the “2010 Meeting Schedule” link on the
website.<o:p></o:p></p>
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