Committee For Family Forestlands Meets Sept. 17 - 09/10/25
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 10, 2025
Contact: Heather Hendersen, committee assistant, committee.of.family.forestlands@odf.oregon.gov
SALEM, Ore. — The Committee for Family Forestlands (CFF) will meet virtually on Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. To join virtually, please use the Teams video conference information found on the meeting agenda on the CFF web page.
The morning agenda includes an opportunity for public comment followed by updates regarding:
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Forest Resources Division
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Small Forestland Owner (SFO) Assistance and Incentives
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SFO Office Training
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SFISH/SFO Support and Forest Health
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Board of Forestry.
Scheduled after lunch is:
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Discussion of the open conservation position
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A presentation by committee member Dave Bugni: “Where’s My Newly Replanted Forest? The importance of Attaining Free-to-Grow Status”
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Roundtable discussion.
The meeting is open to the public to attend online via Teams. Accommodations for people with disabilities, and special materials, services, or assistance can be arranged by calling at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting at 503-945-7200 or by email at forestryinformation@odf.oregon.gov.
The 13-member committee researches policies that affect family forests, natural resources and forestry benefits. Based on its findings, the committee recommends actions to the Oregon Board of Forestry and the State Forester. View more information on the CFF web page.