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Board Of Forestry Hosts A Planning Retreat Feb. 4 And 5 - 01/27/26

SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Board of Forestry will meet for their annual planning retreat on Feb. 4 and 5. The retreat’s two-day itinerary will include an executive session and public meeting, on Wednesday, Feb. 4, and public meeting on Thursday, Feb. 5. The planning retreat offers the board and department leadership the opportunity to connect on their shared strategic plan.

 

The public can attend in-person in the Tillamook Room, Building C, at the Oregon Department of Forestry headquarters, located at 2600 State St. in Salem or observe via a livestream on the department’s YouTube page.

 

During this informal annual retreat, board members will focus on:

  • State forester updates
  • Board Governance Committee work
  • Rulemaking process and procedures
  • Overview of Robert’s Rules of Order
  • Executive Session
  • Governor’s Natural Resources Team update
  • Key Performance Measures and reflections
  • Division Work Plans
  • Board Work Plans

View the agenda and retreat details.

 

The Executive Session will be closed to the public, except for members of the press who are permitted to attend by law. This Executive Session is held pursuant to ORS 192.660 (2)(f) to consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection as well as pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(h) to consult with legal counsel concerning the legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed.

 

This meeting will not have live public testimony, but written comments can be submitted before or up to two weeks after the meeting day by mail to the Board Support Office, 2600 State St., Salem, OR 97310 or email to boardofforestry@odf.oregon.gov. Please include the appropriate agenda item and topic with the submission.

 

Accommodations for people with disabilities, and special materials, services, or assistance can be arranged by calling ODF’s Public Affairs Office at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting at 503-302-6344 or by email at boardofforestry@odf.oregon.gov.

 

The Oregon Board of Forestry consists of seven citizens nominated by the Governor and confirmed by the Oregon Senate. Responsibilities include 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. Read more information about the board.

Board Of Forestry Hosts A Planning Retreat Feb. 4 And 5 - 01/27/26

SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Board of Forestry will meet for their annual planning retreat on Feb. 4 and 5. The retreat’s two-day itinerary will include an executive session and public meeting, on Wednesday, Feb. 4, and public meeting on Thursday, Feb. 5. The planning retreat offers the board and department leadership the opportunity to connect on their shared strategic plan.

 

The public can attend in-person in the Tillamook Room, Building C, at the Oregon Department of Forestry headquarters, located at 2600 State St. in Salem or observe via a livestream on the department’s YouTube page.

 

During this informal annual retreat, board members will focus on:

  • State forester updates
  • Board Governance Committee work
  • Rulemaking process and procedures
  • Overview of Robert’s Rules of Order
  • Executive Session
  • Governor’s Natural Resources Team update
  • Key Performance Measures and reflections
  • Division Work Plans
  • Board Work Plans

View the agenda and retreat details.

 

The Executive Session will be closed to the public, except for members of the press who are permitted to attend by law. This Executive Session is held pursuant to ORS 192.660 (2)(f) to consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection as well as pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(h) to consult with legal counsel concerning the legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed.

 

This meeting will not have live public testimony, but written comments can be submitted before or up to two weeks after the meeting day by mail to the Board Support Office, 2600 State St., Salem, OR 97310 or email to boardofforestry@odf.oregon.gov. Please include the appropriate agenda item and topic with the submission.

 

Accommodations for people with disabilities, and special materials, services, or assistance can be arranged by calling ODF’s Public Affairs Office at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting at 503-302-6344 or by email at boardofforestry@odf.oregon.gov.

 

The Oregon Board of Forestry consists of seven citizens nominated by the Governor and confirmed by the Oregon Senate. Responsibilities include 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. Read more information about the board.