Forestland classification articles

UPDATE: Jefferson County Forestland Classification Committee Meeting

View the Jan. 8, 2024, hearing video. There has been a small change to the Jefferson County FLC meeting, The public meeting will still be held on Dec. 28, however the Public Hearing will now be held on Jan. 8 in order to ensure enough time for proper notification. See the meeting details below. December 28, 5:30 pm - Public Meeting Jefferson County Board Room 66 SE D Street Suite C Madras, Oregon 97741 Join Zoom Meeting https://odf.zoom.us/j/93035934438 Meeting ID: 930 3593 4438 Dial by your location +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) January 8, 4:00 pm -...

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Jefferson County Forestland Classification Committee meets Dec. 28

Reminder that the upcoming Jefferson County Forestland Classification Committee meeting has been moved to Dec. 28, 2023. Please see the in person and online details below.  Dec. 28, 5:30 p.m. Public Meeting Jefferson County Board Room 66 SE D Street Suite C Madras, Oregon 97741 Join Zoom Meeting https://odf.zoom.us/j/93035934438 Meeting ID: 930 3593 4438 Dial by your location • +1 253 205 0468 US • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)

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Jefferson County Forestland Classification Committee meets Oct. 5

The meeting is open to the public, with an opportunity to address the committee regarding forestland classification during the meeting. DATE: October 5, 2023 TIME: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. LOCATION: Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Conference Room (66 SE D Street, Madras, Ore.) Virtual Meeting Link: https://odf.zoom.us/j/93674426689 1-719-359-4580     Meeting ID: 936 7442 6689 The purpose of this meeting is to continue review and update of the Jefferson County Forestland Classification.  This review determines lands that may be classified as “Forestland” (ORS...

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Forestland Classification Filed with Hood River County – Final Jan. 21, 2022

    Contact: Christie Shaw, Public Information Officer,  541-263-0661, christie.shaw@odf.oregon.gov Kristin Dodd, Unit Forester-The Dalles Unit,  541-296-4626, kristin.dodd@odf.oregon.gov   Forestland Classification Filed with Hood River County The Dalles, Ore. — Final classification for forestlands within Hood River County was adopted by the Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee during their committee meeting January 18th.  The committee held a series of public meetings and two public hearings in December seeking public input before...

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Forestland Classification Filed with Hood River County Jan. 18, 2022

  Contact: Christie Shaw, Public Information Officer,  541-263-0661, christie.shaw@odf.oregon.gov Kristin Dodd, Unit Forester-The Dalles Unit,  541-296-4626, kristin.dodd@odf.oregon.gov   Forestland Classification Filed with Hood River County The Dalles, Ore. — Final classification for forestlands within Hood River County was adopted by the Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee during their committee meeting January 18th.  The committee held a series of public meetings and two public hearings in December seeking public input before...

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Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee meets Jan. 21, 2022

    Date: January 20, 2022 News Release – For Immediate Release Contact: Kristin Dodd, ODF, 541-296-4626   Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee  -Emergency Public Meeting-  The Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee has called an emergency public meeting at the following time and location. DATE:                        Friday January 21, 2022 TIME:                         9:00 A.M.-9:30 A.M. LOCATION:               VIRTUAL MEETING                                     The public is welcome to attend via Zoom...

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Forestland Classification Filed with Wasco County – Final Jan. 20, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2022 Contact: Christie Shaw, Public Information Officer  541-263-0661, christie.shaw@odf.oregon.gov Kristin Dodd, Unit Forester-The Dalles Unit, 541-296-4626, kristin.dodd@odf.oregon.gov  Forestland Classification Filed with Wasco County The Dalles, Ore. — Final classification for forestlands within Wasco County was adopted by the Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee during their committee meeting January 18th.  The committee held a series of public meetings and two public hearings in December seeking public...

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Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee Jan. 18, 2022

Date: January 10, 2022 News Release – For Immediate Release Contact: Kristin Dodd, ODF, 541-296-4626 Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee  -Public Meeting-  The Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee has called a public meeting at the following time and location.  DATE:                        Tuesday January 18, 2022 TIME:                         1:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M.  LOCATION:               VIRTUAL MEETING                                     The public is welcome to attend via Zoom videoconference at the following:...

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Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Information Meetings Planned Nov. 29 – Dec. 16, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 22, 2021 Contact: Christie Shaw, Public Information Officer, 541-263-0661, christie.shaw@odf.oregon.gov Kristin Dodd, Unit Forester-The Dalles Unit, 541-296-4626, kristin.dodd@odf.oregon.gov Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Information Meetings Planned  The Dalles, Ore. — The Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee has completed review of the 2011/12 forestland classification for each county.  Public information meetings are planned with the intent of presenting the findings to landowners and the...

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 Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee Oct. 27, 2021

 Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee  -Public Meeting- The Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee has called a public meeting at the following time and location. DATE:                        Wednesday October 27, 2021 TIME:                         12:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M.  LOCATION:               VIRTUAL MEETING                                     The public is welcome to attend via Zoom videoconference at the following:                                     https://odf.zoom.us/j/93754386244 Phone # if computer audio is not...

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Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee May 27, 2021

 Date: May 20, 2021 News Release – For Immediate Release Contact: Kristin Dodd, ODF, 541-296-4626 Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee -Public Meeting- The Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee has called a public meeting at the following time and location. DATE: Thursday May 27, 2021 TIME: 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. LOCATION: VIRTUAL MEETING The public is welcome to attend via Zoom videoconference at the following: https://odf.zoom.us/j/92689787333                         Phone # if computer audio is not working:        ...

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Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee – April 29, 2021

 Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee -Public Meeting- The Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee has called a public meeting at the following time and location. DATE: Thursday April 29, 2021 TIME: 1:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. LOCATION: VIRTUAL MEETING         The public is welcome to attend via Zoom videoconference at the following:         https://odf.zoom.us/j/97259366729 Phone # if computer audio is not working: 1-346-248-7799 or 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 972 5936 6729 The purpose of this meeting is to continue review and...

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Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee March 24, 2021

  Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee  -Public Meeting- The Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee has called a public meeting at the following time and location. DATE:                        Wednesday March 24, 2021 TIME:                         9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.  LOCATION:               VIRTUAL MEETING                                     The public is welcome to attend via Zoom videoconference at the following:                                     https://odf.zoom.us/j/96477343244                                ...

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Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee Feb. 25, 2021

Date: February 19, 2021 News Release – For Immediate Release Contact: Kristin Dodd, ODF, 541-296-4626 Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee  -Public Meeting-  The Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee has called a public meeting at the following time and location.  DATE:                        Thursday February 25, 2021 TIME:                         1:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M.  LOCATION:               VIRTUAL MEETING                                     The public is welcome to attend via Zoom videoconference at the following:...

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 Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee Jan. 21, 2021

 Date: January 15, 2021 News Release – For Immediate Release Contact: Kristin Dodd, ODF, 541-296-4626  Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee -Public Meeting- The Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee has called a public meeting at the following time and location. TIME:                  1:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M.  Thursday January 21, 2021 LOCATION:         VIRTUAL MEETING The public is welcome to attend via Zoom videoconference at the following:  https://odf.zoom.us/j/93421429973                            Phone # if computer...

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Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee March 6, 2020

Date: February 25, 2020 News Release – For Immediate Release Contact: Kristin Dodd, ODF, 541-296-4626 Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee -Public Meeting- The Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee has called a public meeting at the following time and location. TIME: 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.  Friday, March 6, 2020 LOCATION: Hood River Fire Department 1785 Meyer Pkwy Hood River, OR 97031 The purpose of this meeting is to continue review and update of the Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification.  This review...

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Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee Jan. 23, 2020

Date: January 17, 2020 News Release – For Immediate Release Contact: Kristin Dodd, ODF, 541-296-4626 Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee -Public Meeting- The Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee has called a public meeting at the following time and location. TIME: 1:00-3:00 P.M.  Thursday, January 23, 2020 LOCATION:  Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue 1400 West 8th Street The Dalles, OR 97058 The purpose of this meeting is to continue review and update of the Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification.  This...

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Hood River and Wasco counties Reconvene Forestland Classification Committee Dec. 18, 2019

  [The Dalles, Ore]  The Hood River-Wasco counties Forestland Classification Committee will be reconvening to review and update forestland classification within Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Central Oregon District, The Dalles Unit.  As required by ORS 526.320 the committee will review existing forestland classification, last updated in 2012, and make appropriate changes.  The committee will meet December 18, 2019 at 1785 Meyer Pkwy, Hood River, OR 97031, at 2:00 P.M. The meeting is open to the public. The seven members of the committee are appointed by...

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Forestland Classification Filed with Deschutes County Clerk Final Jan. 7, 2019

  [Bend, Ore.]  The Deschutes County Forestland Classification Committee adopted final classifications for forestland in Deschutes County on January 7, 2019. Prior to adoption the committee discussed the public hearing and public meetings held in December and reviewed the Hearings Officer Report.  Committee secretary Gordon Foster, Prineville-Sisters Unit Forester of the Oregon Department of Forestry, filed the written order with the Deschutes County Clerk’s Office January 17, 2019.  Included in this filing is a list of taxlots with associated Class 2(timber...

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Deschutes County Forestland Classification Committee Meeting Jan. 7, 2019

  January 2, 2019 [Sisters, Ore.]  The Deschutes County Forestland Classification Committee will be meeting Monday, January 7, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at the Department of Forestry Office in Sisters (16721 Pine Tree Lane, Sisters, OR).  The committee will review public hearing and meeting information from December and final edits to the Deschutes County Forestland Classification.  Upon approval of the final classification the committee will review the documents required for certification with the Deschutes County Clerk. Classification Committee Members: Ed Keith,...

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Deschutes County Forestland Classification Public Hearing Information Dec. 3, 2018

The Public Hearing for the Deschutes County Forestland Classification was held December 3, 2018 in Bend, Oregon.  Audio for the hearing is available here. The Hearing Officer's Report can be found here.   DESCHUTES COUNTY FORESTLAND CLASSIFICATION COMMITTEE HEARING OFFICER’S REPORT Date:        December 11, 2018 To:            Deshutes County Forestland Classification Committee From:       Tracy Wrolson Subject:   Hearing Officer’s Report on ORS 526.328(1) Public Hearing and Written Testimony Hearing Date:     December 3, 2018 Hearing Location:   Deschutes...

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Deschutes County Forestland Classification Meetings Nov. 29 – Dec. 3, 2018

The Deschutes County Forestland Classification Committee will host the first of three public meetings to inform the public of the preliminary forestland classification results for the county.  Tonight's meeting begins at six at the La Pine Fire Department. If you are unable to attend one of the meetings, and are interested in the classification of your property use the interactive map link below to see the preliminary classification. Interactive map to review the preliminary classification for your parcel. Meeting Schedule:   November 29, 2018: La Pine – La Pine...

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Information Meetings Planned for Deschutes County Forestland Classification Nov. 29 – Dec. 3, 2018

[Bend, Ore.]  The Deschutes County Forestland Classification Committee will be holding public meetings to explain the forestland classification process and criteria used by the committee and to present the preliminary forestland classification.  These meetings and the public hearing are the final steps before the committee considers testimony received and finalizes the classification.  Forestland classification is the process of determining what is forestland, then further classifying these lands as primarily suitable for growing timber, for grazing/agricultural use,...

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