SALEM – The Oregon Board of
Forestry today unanimously selected Peter Daugherty as the next State Forester,
concluding a process that began in early May when current State Forester Doug
Decker announced plans to retire in October at the end of the current fire
season. The Board announced the selection following an executive session to
discuss the final two candidates, which also included ODF Forest Grove District
Forester Mike Cafferata.
Forestry today unanimously selected Peter Daugherty as the next State Forester,
concluding a process that began in early May when current State Forester Doug
Decker announced plans to retire in October at the end of the current fire
season. The Board announced the selection following an executive session to
discuss the final two candidates, which also included ODF Forest Grove District
Forester Mike Cafferata.
“The Board is excited to
announce Peter Daugherty as the Oregon’s new State Forester,” said Board Chair
Tom Imeson. “Peter brings a wealth of experience, energy and credibility to
this critical position.”
announce Peter Daugherty as the Oregon’s new State Forester,” said Board Chair
Tom Imeson. “Peter brings a wealth of experience, energy and credibility to
this critical position.”
Daugherty currently serves as
ODF’s Chief of the Private Forests Division. He takes over as the 13th
State Forester since the agency’s creation in 1911.
“I’m looking forward to the
privilege of working with the outstanding personnel of this agency, as well as
with the dedicated stakeholders and all Oregonians who care about our forest
resources,” said Daugherty. “There are many opportunities, as well as
challenges facing us as we hold ourselves to a high standard of forest
stewardship, and I am committed to our continuous improvement.”
privilege of working with the outstanding personnel of this agency, as well as
with the dedicated stakeholders and all Oregonians who care about our forest
resources,” said Daugherty. “There are many opportunities, as well as
challenges facing us as we hold ourselves to a high standard of forest
stewardship, and I am committed to our continuous improvement.”
The selection process included
interviews with the Board, a public stakeholders group and an internal employee
group, as well as meetings with the Governor. The Board sought public input on
the recruitment plan and desired attributes in late June.
interviews with the Board, a public stakeholders group and an internal employee
group, as well as meetings with the Governor. The Board sought public input on
the recruitment plan and desired attributes in late June.
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 on the Board is available at: www.oregon.gov/ODF/Board/Pages/AboutBOF.aspx
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 on the Board is available at: www.oregon.gov/ODF/Board/Pages/AboutBOF.aspx