OR Dept. of Forestry release – SALEM, Ore. – An Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) state forests advisory group will host a tour of forestland in portions of the Tillamook and Clatsop State Forests on May 16 and meet on May 17 in Forest Grove, and the meeting will have a virtual option via Zoom. The public is welcome at both events, hosted by the State Forests Advisory Committee (SFAC). The meeting agenda will be posted on the SFAC webpage. Details: Forest Tour: Meets at 8:30 a.m. on May 16 at the Hornshuh Creek fire Station #14 at 49021 NW Sunset Highway in Banks. The tour will visit the Wolf Creek Target Shooting Lanes, a partial cut harvest for habitat development, and a stop at Reehers Camp to hear and see the Salmonberry trail project. RSVP is requested for the forest tour so that attendees can be provided safety equipment. Tour attendees should provide their own lunch, refreshments and transportation suitable for traveling on forest roads. Please RSVP no later than 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 to Emily Shook at emily.j.shook@odf.oregon.gov. SFAC meeting: The committee will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 17, at the ODF Forest Grove District Office at 801 Gales Creek Road in Forest Grove. Topics on the agenda include an update on the FY2025 Annual Operations Plans, a briefing on the draft Western Oregon Forest Management Plan, and State Forests Implementation Plan revision considerations for FY2026-2027. The public will have the opportunity to provide comments virtually or in person at the beginning of the meeting.
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