tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49029972571811868432024-03-13T15:41:42.207-07:00Oregon Department of Forestry - Central Oregon District Forestland ClassificationForestland ClassificationChristie Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13404004048992116448noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902997257181186843.post-72363007210862267292022-01-21T15:47:00.001-08:002022-08-08T16:09:13.940-07:00<p> </p><p><br /></p><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Contact:<br /></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Christie Shaw, Public Information Officer, </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">541-263-0661, </span><a href="mailto:christie.shaw@odf.oregon.gov"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">christie.shaw@odf.oregon.gov<br /></span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Kristin Dodd, Unit Forester-The Dalles Unit, </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">541-296-4626, </span><a href="mailto:kristin.dodd@odf.oregon.gov"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">kristin.dodd@odf.oregon.gov</span></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><b> </b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Forestland Classification Filed with Hood River County<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The Dalles, Ore.</span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"> — Final classification for forestlands within Hood River County was adopted by the Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee during their committee meeting January 18<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The committee held a series of public meetings and two public hearings in December seeking public input before finalizing the draft classification.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This completes the work of the committee, which has been meeting since December 2019 (with a pause due to Covid), to establish criteria and review changes to the previous classification which had been adopted in 2012. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span>Revisions to the 2012 classification include administrative corrections to lands where the criteria was not applied correctly, classifying CRP as Class 2 or 3 forestland as appropriate, classifying newly identified forestland, identifying lands which no longer meet the definition of forestland and improved accuracy of the classification due to better technology and newer data.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">The final classification was filed with the Hood River County’s Department of Records and Assessment Office January 21, 2022.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This filing initiates the thirty-day appeal period for the classification.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As per ORS 526.332 any landowner who is aggrieved by the classification may appeal to the County Circuit Court in which their property is located.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">By definition “forestland” is any woodland, brushland, timberland, grazing land or clearing that, during any time of the year, contains enough forest growth, slashing or vegetation to constitute, in the judgement of the forester, a fire hazard, regardless of how the land is zoned or taxed (ORS 526.005 (6)(a)).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ORS 526.324 further classifies “forestland” in Oregon into Class 1 (timber), Class 2 (timber and grazing class) and Class 3 (grazing).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Beginning July 1, 2022 all classified forestland in Hood River County will be included in ODF’s Forest Patrol and will have wildland fire protection provided by ODF’s Central Oregon District.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ODF is part of the complete and coordinated fire protection system which includes local, rural, county, state, and federal resources.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Landowners who receive this service will see a Forest Patrol Assessment on their county tax statement later this fall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The per acre assessment rate is based on a level of service determined by ODF with approval and oversight from Eastern Oregon Forest Protective Association and a District Budget Committee made up of local landowners from each of the counties in the District.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rate is determined each spring after the budgeting process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The 2021 Hood River County rate was $2.17 per acre for Class 1 (timber) and Class 2 (timber & grazing) forestland and $.74 per acre for Class 3 (grazing) forestland.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a minimum assessment of $18.75 per taxlot for classified forestland.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The written order, finding of fact, and specific classification acres by taxlot can be viewed at the Hood River County’s Department of Records and Assessment Office and at the following website <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/hoodriver-wasco-counties-flc/home">https://sites.google.com/view/hoodriver-wasco-counties-flc/home</a>, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>or by contacting Kristin Dodd (541-296-4626), The Dalles Unit Forester, at The Dalles ODF Office.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The office is located at 3701 West 13<sup>th</sup> in The Dalles, Oregon.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The final classification including written order, finding of fact, and classified acres by taxlot for Wasco County was filed with the Wasco County Clerk’s Office January 20, 2022.</p>Christie Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13404004048992116448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902997257181186843.post-29727545444553519352022-01-20T13:36:00.003-08:002022-08-08T16:09:23.727-07:00<p> </p><p><br /></p><div style="margin-left: 27pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Date: January 20, 2022<br /></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">News Release – For Immediate Release<br /></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Contact: Kristin Dodd, ODF, 541-296-4626</span></div><div style="margin-left: 27pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="margin-left: 27pt;"><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">-Emergency Public Meeting-</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">The Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee has called an emergency public meeting at the following time and location.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style="margin-left: 27pt;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">DATE: Friday January 21, 2022</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">TIME: 9:00 A.M.-9:30 A.M.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">LOCATION: <b>VIRTUAL MEETING<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">The public is welcome to attend via Zoom videoconference at the following:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><a href="https://odf.zoom.us/j/99607848206" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">https://odf.zoom.us/j/99607848206</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Phone # if computer audio is not working:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> 1-253-215-8782</span><span style="background: yellow; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Meeting ID: 996 0784 8206</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">The purpose of this meeting is to review additional information from Oregon Revised Statutes and Oregon Administrative Rules which apply to the Forestland Classification in Hood River County. The Committee will subsequently submit the Classification data for official filing with the Hood River County Clerk. This Committee review determines lands that may be classified as “Forestland” (ORS 477.001(9)) which determines what lands are protected from wildfire by the Oregon Department of Forestry.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Kristin Dodd<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Forestland Classification Committee Secretary</span></p></div>Christie Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13404004048992116448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902997257181186843.post-19271049975807858482022-01-20T13:04:00.001-08:002022-08-08T16:09:32.843-07:00<div style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br /></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">January 20, 2022<br /></span><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Contact:<br /></span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Christie Shaw, Public Information Officer, 541-263-0661, </span><a href="mailto:christie.shaw@odf.oregon.gov"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">christie.shaw@odf.oregon.gov<br /></span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Kristin Dodd, Unit Forester-The Dalles Unit, 541-296-4626, </span><a href="mailto:kristin.dodd@odf.oregon.gov"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">kristin.dodd@odf.oregon.gov</span></a></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b><b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Forestland Classification Filed with
Wasco County</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The Dalles, Ore.</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"> — Final classification for
forestlands within Wasco County was adopted by the Hood River-Wasco Counties
Forestland Classification Committee during their committee meeting January 18<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The committee held a series of public
meetings and two public hearings in December seeking public input before finalizing
the draft classification.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This completes
the work of the committee, which has been meeting since December 2019 (with a
pause due to Covid), to establish criteria and review changes to the previous
classification which had been adopted in 2012. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Revisions
to the 2012 classification include administrative corrections to lands where
the criteria was not applied correctly, classifying CRP as Class 2 or 3
forestland as appropriate, identifying lands which no longer meet the
definition of forestland and improved accuracy of the classification due to
better technology and newer data.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">The final classification was
filed with the Wasco County Clerk’s Office January 20, 2022.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This filing initiates the thirty-day appeal
period for the classification.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As per
ORS 526.332 any landowner who is aggrieved by the classification may appeal to
the County Circuit Court in which their property is located.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">By definition “forestland” is
any woodland, brushland, timberland, grazing land or clearing that, during any
time of the year, contains enough forest growth, slashing or vegetation to
constitute, in the judgement of the forester, a fire hazard, regardless of how
the land is zoned or taxed (ORS 526.005 (6)(a)).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ORS 526.324 further classifies “forestland”
in Oregon into Class 1 (timber), Class 2 (timber and grazing class) and Class 3
(grazing).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Beginning July 1, 2022 all classified
forestland in Wasco County will be included in ODF’s Forest Patrol and will
have wildland fire protection provided by ODF’s Central Oregon District.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ODF is part of the complete and coordinated
fire protection system which includes local, rural, county, state, and federal
resources.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Landowners who receive this
service will see a Forest Patrol Assessment on their county tax statement later
this fall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The per acre assessment rate
is based on a level of service determined by ODF with approval and oversight
from Eastern Oregon Forest Protective Association and a District Budget
Committee made up of local landowners from each of the counties in the
District.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rate is determined each
spring after the budgeting process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
2021 Wasco County rate was $2.19 per acre for Class 1 (timber) and Class 2
(timber & grazing) forestland and $.74 per acre for Class 3 (grazing)
forestland.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a minimum
assessment of $18.75 per taxlot for classified forestland.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">The written order, finding of
fact, and specific classification acres by taxlot can be viewed at the Wasco
County Clerk’s Office,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and at the
following website <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/hoodriver-wasco-counties-flc/home">https://sites.google.com/view/hoodriver-wasco-counties-flc/home</a>,
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>or by contacting Kristin Dodd
(541-296-4626), The Dalles Unit Forester, at The Dalles ODF Office.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The office is located at 3701 West 13<sup>th</sup>
in The Dalles, Oregon. <o:p></o:p></span></p>Christie Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13404004048992116448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902997257181186843.post-58315520236257570382022-01-10T11:54:00.000-08:002022-01-10T11:54:01.070-08:00<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Date:
January 10, 2022</span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">News
Release – For Immediate Release</span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Contact:
Kristin Dodd, ODF, 541-296-4626</span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Hood River-Wasco
Counties Forestland Classification Committee</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: left;"> </span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">-Public Meeting-</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: left;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">The Hood
River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee has called a public
meeting at the following time and location.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">DATE:<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Tuesday January 18, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">TIME:<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>1:00 P.M.-4:00
P.M.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">LOCATION:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">VIRTUAL MEETING<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">The public is welcome to attend via
Zoom videoconference at the following:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span></span><a href="https://odf.zoom.us/j/97000316340"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">https://odf.zoom.us/j/97000316340</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Phone # if computer audio is not
working:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">
<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt;">1-253-215-8782<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt;">Meeting
ID: 970 0031 6340</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">The
purpose of this meeting is to review and incorporate approved changes from formal
testimony submitted regarding the classification process in Hood River and
Wasco counties.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Committee will
subsequently finalize the Classification data for official filing with the
Wasco County Clerk and Hood River County Clerk. This Committee review
determines lands that may be classified as “Forestland” (ORS 477.001(9)) which
determines what lands are protected from wildfire by the Oregon Department of
Forestry.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Kristin
Dodd<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Forestland
Classification Committee Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p>Christie Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13404004048992116448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902997257181186843.post-44133860213441888692021-03-19T09:40:00.004-07:002021-05-17T09:36:03.931-07:00<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: center;"> </span><b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">-Public Meeting-</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">The Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee has called a public meeting at the following time and location.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">DATE:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Wednesday March 24, 2021</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">TIME:<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">LOCATION:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">VIRTUAL MEETING<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">The public is welcome to attend via Zoom videoconference at the following:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> </span><a href="https://odf.zoom.us/j/96477343244"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">https://odf.zoom.us/j/96477343244</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">Phone # if computer audio is not working:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> <span> </span>1-346-248-7799 or 1-669-900-6833</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span> </span><span> </span>Meeting ID: 964 7734 3244</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">The purpose of this meeting is to continue review and update of the Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">This review determines lands that may be classified as “Forestland” (ORS 477.001(9)) which determines what lands are protected from wildfire by the Oregon Department of Forestry.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Kristin Dodd</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Forestland Classification Committee Secretary</span></p>Christie Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13404004048992116448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902997257181186843.post-27064001598625787122021-01-15T11:52:00.005-08:002021-03-16T10:06:42.286-07:00<div style="text-align: left;"> Date: January 15, 2021<br />News Release – For Immediate Release<br />Contact: Kristin Dodd, ODF, 541-296-4626</div><p class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p><b>Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee</b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;">-Public Meeting-<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">The Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee has called a public meeting at the following time and location.</p><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><o:p></o:p></p><div><b>TIME:</b> <span> </span><span> </span>1:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. Thursday January 21, 2021<br /><div><b>LOCATION:</b> <span> </span>VIRTUAL MEETING<br /> <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>The public is welcome to attend via Zoom videoconference at the following: https://odf.zoom.us/j/93421429973<br /><o:p> </o:p><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"> <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">Phone # if computer audio not working: </span>1<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">-346-248-7799 or</span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">1-669-900-6833</span></div><div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Meeting ID: 934 2142 9973</div><div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></div></div><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 1in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0.5in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 1in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0.5in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><o:p>T</o:p>he purpose of this meeting is to continue review and update of the Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification. This review determines lands that may be classified as “Forestland” (ORS 477.001(9)) which determines what lands are protected from wildfire by the Oregon Department of Forestry.</p><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><br /></p><div>Kristin Dodd</div><div>Forestland Classification Committee Secretary</div>Christie Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13404004048992116448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902997257181186843.post-82070935693698411022020-02-25T08:59:00.001-08:002021-03-16T10:06:49.620-07:00Date: February 25, 2020<br />
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The Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee has called a public meeting at the following time and location.<br />
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TIME:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Friday, March 6, 2020<br />
LOCATION:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Hood River Fire Department<br />
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The purpose of this meeting is to continue review and update of the Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification. This review determines lands that may be classified as “Forestland” (ORS 477.001(9)) which determines what lands are protected from wildfire by the Oregon Department of Forestry.<br />
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Kristin Dodd<br />
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Christie Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13404004048992116448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902997257181186843.post-16089301125058906582020-01-17T09:31:00.001-08:002021-03-16T10:07:00.292-07:00Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee<div class="WordSection1">
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<b>TIME:</b><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1:00-3:00 P.M. Thursday, January 23, 2020<br />
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The purpose of this meeting is to continue review and update of the Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification. This review determines lands that may be classified as “Forestland” (ORS 477.001(9)) which determines what lands are protected from wildfire by the Oregon Department of Forestry.<br />
<br />Christie Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13404004048992116448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902997257181186843.post-36293084070729692962019-01-18T16:15:00.001-08:002021-03-16T10:07:09.565-07:00Forestland Classification Filed with Deschutes County Clerk<br />
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[Bend, Ore.]<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Included in this
filing is a list of taxlots with associated Class 2(timber & grazing) and
Class 3 (grazing) acreages.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As per Oregon Revised Statute
526.332 any landowner who is aggrieved by the classification may, within thirty
days, appeal to the Deschutes County Circuit Court.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Notice of the appeal shall also be served on
the secretary of the committee in care of Oregon Department of Forestry, 3501
NE 3rd Street / PO BOX 670, Prineville, OR 97754.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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The written order, finding of
fact, and searchable list of taxlots can be found online at <a href="http://www.odfcentraloregon.com/">www.ODFcentraloregon.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Committee members have spent
several years establishing the criteria for the classifications based on conditions
such as site productivity, current stocking, species, natural features,
climate, topography, extent of fire hazards and other physical, social and
economic conditions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Classification of
forestland across the county was reviewed by the committee based on this
criteria and the appropriate classification applied.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The applicable criteria and other information
regarding forestland classification can be found on the Forestland
Classification page on the Central Oregon District website (<a href="http://www.odfcentraloregon.com/">www.ODFcentraloregon.com</a>).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Questions regarding forestland classification
should be directed to Gordon Foster (541-447-5658). <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Classification Committee Members:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Ed Keith, County
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Gordon Foster, ODF
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Nicole Strong, OSU
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Jeremy Ast, State
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Bill Swarts,
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Matt Cyrus, Grazing
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For additional
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IshI4gUTEJcHNQDwLkVWJr6ffsMLoCL0/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Searchable List of Taxlots and Classified Acres</a> (Use ctrl F in the PDF to access the search bar)<br />
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OMgj69MWmgYqe0a6jFPFBTSgyr22Qmoj/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Written Order and Finding of Fact Filed With Deschutes County Clerk</a>Christie Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13404004048992116448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902997257181186843.post-5663090416889779402019-01-02T17:24:00.003-08:002021-03-16T10:07:19.557-07:00Deschutes County Forestland Classification Committee Meeting<br />
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[Sisters, Ore.]<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The committee will review public hearing and meeting information from December and final edits to the Deschutes County Forestland Classification.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Upon approval of the final classification the committee will review the documents required for certification with the Deschutes County Clerk.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Ed Keith, County Representative (committee chair)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Gordon Foster, ODF Representative (committee secretary)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Nicole Strong, OSU Extension Representative<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Jeremy Ast, State Fire Marshall Representative<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Bill Swarts, Timberland Representative<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Matt Cyrus, Grazing land Representative<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">For additional information about forestland classification please visit <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.odfcentraloregon.com/">www.ODFcentraloregon.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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The meeting is open to the public.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If special materials, services or assistance is required, please contact Gordon Foster at the Oregon Department of Forestry office in Prineville at least 48 hours in advance, (541) 447-5658.<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Christie Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13404004048992116448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902997257181186843.post-32464211266737137272019-01-02T17:23:00.001-08:002021-03-16T10:08:47.295-07:00Deschutes County Forestland Classification Public Hearing InformationThe Public Hearing for the Deschutes County Forestland Classification was held December 3, 2018 in Bend, Oregon. Audio for the hearing is available <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RmkAwdBX6Syj1QIvl4BWC5owTfwUkc5T/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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The Hearing Officer's Report can be found <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/192r0UhlZeX4L95GzNN-ePK5SZf8oR9Yb/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<b>Date:</b> December 11, 2018<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>To:</b> Deshutes County Forestland Classification Committee<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>From:</b> Tracy Wrolson<o:p></o:p></div>
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Hearing Date: December 3, 2018<o:p></o:p></div>
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Hearing Location: Deschutes County Services Building, Bend, Oregon<o:p></o:p></div>
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A public hearing called pursuant to ORS 526.328(1), relating to preliminary forestland classifications adopted by the Deschutes County Forestland Classification Committee, was convened at 6:46 pm on Monday, December 3, 2018. This hearing was to take testimony on work done by the Classification Committee in Crook County.<o:p></o:p></div>
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People attending the hearing were asked to sign registration forms and to indicate if they wanted to present oral comments to the Committee. They were informed of the procedures for making oral comments and for submitting written comments.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Before receiving oral comments, I briefly summarized the purpose for the hearing, described the role and limitations of the Hearing Officer and the Classification Committee. I also outlined requirements the Committee must adhere to when reviewing written comments submitted following the public hearing. I indicated the opportunity to submit written comments would remain open until 5:00 pm on December 10, 2018. In addition, it was noted that the proceedings of the public hearing were being recorded.<o:p></o:p></div>
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At the hearing, no names were entered on the public hearing testimony sign-in sheet. Of the one individual in attendance, no oral comments were provided. The complete audio of the public hearing is available at <a href="http://www.odfcentraloregon.com/">www.ODFcentraloregon.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Following the public hearing on December 3, 2018, the Committee received no written testimonies by the 5:00 pm deadline on December 10, 2018.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you were unable to attend the pubic meetings, but would like to view the presentation materials they can be viewed at this <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/18E-07K9L82DLNxh2ADhTFX1DnHp54hjj/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">link</a>.Christie Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13404004048992116448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902997257181186843.post-5302010028020281222018-11-29T14:26:00.002-08:002021-03-16T10:06:24.251-07:00Deschutes County Forestland Classification Meetings<br />
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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. </div>
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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.</div>
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<b>Meeting Schedule:</b></div>
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<b>November 29, 2018:</b> <o:p></o:p></div>
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La Pine – La Pine Rural Fire Department<o:p></o:p></div>
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51550 Huntington Road, La Pine OR 97739<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>November 30, 2018:</b> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Sisters – Sisters Camp Sherman Fire Department Community Hall<o:p></o:p></div>
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301 S Elm Street, Sisters OR 97759<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>December 3, 2018:</b> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Bend – Deschutes County Services Building<o:p></o:p></div>
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1300 NW Wall Street, Bend OR 97703<o:p></o:p></div>
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Barnes and Sawyer Rooms<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Classification Committee Members:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Ed Keith, County Representative (committee chair)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Gordon Foster, ODF Representative (committee secretary)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Nicole Strong, OSU Extension Representative<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Jeremy Ast, State Fire Marshall Representative<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Bill Swarts, Timberland Representative<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Matt Cyrus, Grazing land Representative</span></div>
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Christie Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13404004048992116448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902997257181186843.post-84138176336353088912018-11-26T09:36:00.001-08:002021-03-16T10:06:12.799-07:00 Information Meetings Planned for Deschutes County Forestland Classification[Bend, Ore.]<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These
meetings and the public hearing are the final steps before the committee
considers testimony received and finalizes the classification.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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, or a
combination of the two.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Forestland by
definition includes woodland, brush land, or clearing that at any time of the
year contains enough vegetation to present a fire hazard, regardless of how the
land is zoned or taxed.<br />
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The six person committee is
comprised of foresters, landowners, and experienced fire fighters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their varying backgrounds and areas of
expertise proved insightful during the process and ensured a quality
preliminary classification.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Efforts
during this reclassification process have focused on accurately mapping and
classifying the lands based on soil productivity, potential fuel hazard,
existing vegetation and other factors which may influence the potential fire
risk for these lands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Soil surveys,
aerial photo imagery, infra-red imagery, and on site visits were used to
identify the suitable classification for the forestland.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Committee members and
representatives from the Oregon Department of Forestry will be available at
these informational meetings to provide information specific to landowners and
answer any questions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All meetings begin
at 6:00 P.M.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Public meeting schedule:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">November 29, 2018:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Pine – La Pine Rural Fire Department<o:p></o:p></div>
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Huntington Road, La Pine OR 97739<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">November 30, 2018:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Sisters
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301 S Elm Street,
Sisters OR 97759<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">December 3, 2018:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Bend
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1300
NW Wall Street, Bend OR 97703<o:p></o:p></div>
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Barnes
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Classification
Committee Members:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Ed Keith, County Representative (committee chair)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Gordon Foster, ODF Representative (committee
secretary)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Nicole Strong, OSU Extension Representative <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Jeremy Ast, State Fire Marshall Representative<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Bill Swarts, Timberland Representative<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Matt Cyrus, Grazing land Representative <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">For additional information about forestland
classification please visit <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.odfcentraloregon.com/">www.ODFcentraloregon.com</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />Christie Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13404004048992116448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902997257181186843.post-51049202571428447042018-11-19T08:37:00.003-08:002021-03-16T10:06:03.910-07:00NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; letter-spacing: -0.15pt;">Pursuant to ORS 526.328, notice is
hereby given that a public hearing will be held to receive from any interested
persons suggestions, advice, objections or remonstrance’s to the preliminary
forestland classification for Deschutes County, within the Central Oregon Forest
Protection District.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A hearing will be
held on Monday, December 3, 2018, at 6:00 P.M., at the Deschutes County
Services Building – 1300 NW Wall Street, Bend, Ore. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Maps of the preliminary classification may
be inspected during normal working hours at the Oregon Department of Forestry Central
Oregon District Office – 3501 NE 3<sup>rd</sup> Street, in Prineville, or at the
Department of Forestry office in Sisters, 16721 Pine Tree Lane.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Written testimony may be submitted to the
committee at these locations or by mail, PO Box 670, Prineville, OR<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>97754. Testimony must be received by December
10 at 5 P.M.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To ensure the broadest
range of services to individuals with disabilities, persons with disabilities
requiring special arrangements should contact 541-447-5658 at least two working
days in advance. <span style="letter-spacing: -.15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; letter-spacing: -0.15pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 6;"> </span>OREGON
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; letter-spacing: -0.15pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 6;"> </span>PETER
DAUGHERTY, STATE FORESTER<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Christie Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13404004048992116448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902997257181186843.post-84038407071430229812018-11-19T08:37:00.002-08:002021-03-16T10:05:55.897-07:00Deschutes County Forestland Classification Public Hearing<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">[Bend, Ore.]</span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">The Deschutes County Forestland Classification Committee will be holding
a public hearing December 3, 2018 to hear testimony regarding the preliminary forestland
classification.</span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Landowners will have the
opportunity to provide written or verbal testimony regarding draft
classification results and the process for the committee to evaluate prior to
finalizing the classification.</span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Public
information meetings are planned to provide information to affected landowners
prior to the hearing.</span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">The schedule
follows, all meetings begin at 6:00 P.M.</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">November 29,
2018:</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>La Pine – La Pine Rural Fire Department<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>51550 Huntington
Road, La Pine OR 97739<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">November 30,
2018:</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sisters – Sisters Camp Sherman Fire Department<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Community Hall<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>301 S Elm Street,
Sisters OR 97759<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">December 3,
2018:</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Bend – Deschutes County Services Building<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1300 NW Wall
Street, Bend OR 97703<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Classification
Committee Members:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Ed Keith, County Representative (committee chair)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Gordon Foster, ODF Representative (committee
secretary)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Nicole Strong, OSU Extension Representative <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Jeremy Ast, State Fire Marshall Representative<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Bill Swarts, Timberland Representative<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Matt Cyrus, Grazing land Representative <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">For additional information on forestland
classification please visit <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.odfcentraloregon.com/">www.ODFcentraloregon.com</a></span> and
select the forestland classification tab.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">**PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE**<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Pursuant to ORS 526.328, notice is hereby given that a
public hearing will be held to receive from any interested persons suggestions,
advice, objections or remonstrance’s to the preliminary forestland
classification for Deschutes County, within the Central Oregon Forest
Protection District.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A hearing will be
held on Monday, December 3, 2018, at 6:00 P.M., at the Deschutes County
Services Building – 1300 NW Wall Street, Bend, Ore. Maps of the preliminary
classification may be inspected during normal working hours at the Oregon
Department of Forestry Central Oregon District Office – 3501 NE 3rd Street, in
Prineville, or at the Department of Forestry office in Sisters, 16721 Pine Tree
Lane.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Written testimony may be submitted
to the committee at these locations or by mail, PO Box 670, Prineville, OR<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>97754. Testimony must be received by December
10 at 5 P.M.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To ensure the broadest
range of services to individuals with disabilities, persons with disabilities
requiring special arrangements should contact 541-447-5658 at least two working
days in advance.</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 5;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></div>
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<br />Christie Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13404004048992116448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902997257181186843.post-62946946220750661612018-05-29T16:17:00.002-07:002021-03-16T10:05:46.170-07:00Deschutes County Forestland Classification Committee Meeting<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-no-proof: yes;">[Sisters, Ore.]<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The Deschutes County Forestland Classification
Committee will meet June 4, 2018 at 9 a.m. in the Main Conference Room, Deschutes
County Road Department,</span> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">61150 SE 27th
Street, Bend, Oregon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Agenda items
include review and edit of the preliminary forestland classification, and
issues pertaining to public information meetings/public hearing for adoption of
the final classification.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The meeting is
open to any interested landowners and the public.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“Forestland classification” is the process used to determine
lands inside a forest protection boundary which meet the definition of
forestland (ORS 526.005(a)).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The process
further delineates these “forestlands” into lands suitable for timber
production or grazing/agricultural use.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Land use zoning and taxation are not used to determine forestland classification
for this process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Forestland inside the
protection boundary is provided wildfire protection by the Oregon Department of
Forestry through a Forest Patrol Assessment on landowner’s property tax
statements.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For more information
regarding forestland classification in ODF’s Central Oregon District visit </span><a href="http://www.odfcentraloregon.com/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">www.odfcentraloregon.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The meeting location is accessible to persons with
disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for
other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48
hours before the meeting to Gordon Foster at the Oregon Department of Forestry
office in Prineville (541) 447-5658.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Ed Keith, Deschutes County Forester—Committee Chair<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Jeremy Ast, Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Department (OSFM)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Nicole Strong, OSU Extension Forester<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Bill Swarts, Timber Representative<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Matt Cyrus, Grazing Representative<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />Christie Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13404004048992116448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902997257181186843.post-64171734455577445192018-04-17T21:06:00.002-07:002021-03-16T10:05:27.305-07:00Deschutes County Forestland Classification Committee Meeting<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: .15in; margin-top: 6.0pt;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-no-proof: yes;">[Sisters, Ore.] </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The Deschutes County Forestland Classification
Committee will meet April 30, 2018 at 9 a.m. at the Oregon Department of
Forestry office in Sisters, Oregon.
Agenda items include an update on the Central Oregon District Boundary
relocation process, review and edit of the preliminary forestland
classification, and developing a timeline and process for public information
meetings/public hearing for adoption of the final classification. The meeting is open to any interested
landowners and the public.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“Forestland classification” is the process used to determine
lands inside a forest protection boundary which meet the definition of
forestland (ORS 526.005(a)). The process
further delineates these “forestlands” into lands suitable for timber
production or grazing/agricultural use.
Land use zoning and taxation are not used to determine forestland classification
for this process. Forestland inside the
protection boundary is provided wildfire protection by the Oregon Department of
Forestry through a Forest Patrol Assessment on landowner’s property tax
statements. For more information
regarding forestland classification in ODF’s Central Oregon District visit </span><a href="http://www.odfcentraloregon.com/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">www.odfcentraloregon.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The meeting location is accessible to persons with
disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for
other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48
hours before the meeting to Gordon Foster at the Oregon Department of Forestry
office in Prineville (541) 447-5658.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Ed Keith, Deschutes County Forester—Committee Chair<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Gordon Foster, Oregon Department of Forestry—Secretary <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Jeremy Ast, Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Department (OSFM)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Nicole Strong, OSU Extension Forester<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Matt Cyrus, Grazing Representative</span></div>
Christie Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13404004048992116448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902997257181186843.post-60860718265959288602018-03-15T09:12:00.001-07:002021-03-16T10:05:19.292-07:00Boundary Change Public Hearing<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Oregon Department of Forestry's Central Oregon District is holding a Public Hearing to receive testimony regarding a proposed change to the existing District Boundary in Jefferson and Deschutes counties. The Hearing will be held at 1pm on March 19, 2018 at Redmond City Hall (411 SW 9th Street, Redmond, Oregon.). <br />
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addressed to Tracy Wrolson, Hearing Officer, Oregon Department of Forestry,
3501 E. 3<sup>rd</sup> Street, (mail: PO Box 670) Prineville, Oregon 97754,
sent via email to Tracy.Wrolson@oregon.gov or via fax to 541-447-1469.<o:p></o:p></div>
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special materials, services or assistance is required, please contact Gordon
Foster at the Oregon Department of Forestry office in Prineville at least 48
hours in advance, (541) 447-5658.<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Christie Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13404004048992116448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902997257181186843.post-18773293160974427962018-03-01T13:16:00.002-08:002021-03-16T10:05:04.566-07:00Public Hearing on revision to Oregon Department Forestry Central Oregon Forest Protection District Boundary <div class="MsoNormal">
WHAT: The Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Central Oregon District will hold a public hearing on a proposed change to their Forest Protection District Boundary in Deschutes and Jefferson counties.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px; text-align: center;">Jefferson County Boundary Relocation</td></tr>
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WHEN: 1 p.m., Monday, March 19, 2018</div>
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WHERE: Redmond City Hall, 411 SW 9th Street, Redmond, Oregon.</div>
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WHY: Revising the Central Oregon Forest Protection District Boundary to more accurately reflect areas receiving wildland fire protection services from ODF.</div>
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WHO: The public is invited to attend and give testimony. A report of the public testimony will be provided to the Board of Forestry to review and consider for approval prior to the proposed change.</div>
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MORE INFO: New lands proposed to be included in this portion of the boundary may be subject to a forest patrol assessment, which is collected through a landowner’s ad valorem tax statement in November. Lands removed from the Central Oregon Forest Protection District will continue to receive wildland fire protection from rural fire departments with assistance from ODF through existing mutual aid agreements.</div>
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Written testimony must be received by 5:00 p.m., March 23, 2018. Submissions should be addressed to Tracy Wrolson, Hearing Officer, Oregon Department of Forestry, 3501 E. 3rd Street, (mail: PO Box 670) Prineville, Oregon 97754, sent via email to Tracy.Wrolson@oregon.gov or via fax to 541-447-1469.</div>
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If special materials, services or assistance is required, please contact Gordon Foster at the Oregon Department of Forestry office in Prineville at least 48 hours in advance, (541) 447-5658.</div>
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Christie Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13404004048992116448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902997257181186843.post-58875692237711244202018-02-15T10:21:00.001-08:002021-03-16T10:04:53.097-07:00Department of Forestry looks to relocate Central Oregon District boundary<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 2pt 0.15in 6pt 4.5pt; text-indent: -0.2pt;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;">[Prineville, Ore.]</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> The Oregon Department of Forestry is considering shifting the current Central Oregon District Boundary in Jefferson County near Lake Billy Chinook. District managers have coordinated with partner agencies to review the existing boundary and developed the proposed boundary location based on risk of wildfire and existing fuel factors. Relocation of the existing boundary will reduce the area of the current protection boundary and will match-up with landowners who are paying for wildfire protection through the Forest Patrol Assessment process. Much of the area being removed from the Protection District is in agricultural production. Affected landowners will have the opportunity to talk with Central Oregon District personnel regarding the location of the boundary on February 28, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at Lake Chinook Fire and Rescue, 11700 SW Graham Road, Culver, Oregon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHDfwVgL4XLZx2blivybcofY1A3battvlqDwokqoNKLQIQCiV1A6L0y04BPK78E82Ef0esE9emIxQVISVEzggwd7iE88YYRK7IBGUT7LZEOKdGcmjEbATbSCbk9WhkqRqEEsWaRwC8tdvG/s1600/ODF_JeffCo_boundary_proposal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHDfwVgL4XLZx2blivybcofY1A3battvlqDwokqoNKLQIQCiV1A6L0y04BPK78E82Ef0esE9emIxQVISVEzggwd7iE88YYRK7IBGUT7LZEOKdGcmjEbATbSCbk9WhkqRqEEsWaRwC8tdvG/s320/ODF_JeffCo_boundary_proposal.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The boundary shift is intended to better align ODF wildfire protection where vegetation, fire history, and existing infrastructure pose a threat to forestland. ODF will continue to provide mutual aid resources to its partners, including Lake Chinook Rural Fire Protection District, Crooked River Ranch, Jefferson County Rural Fire Department, Bureau of Land Management, and the US Forest Service.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">A public hearing to provide testimony regarding the boundary change will be held at 1:00 p.m., March 19, 2018 at Redmond City Hall, 411 SW 9th Street, Redmond, Oregon. This testimony will be reviewed prior to final changes being presented to the Oregon Board of Forestry for adoption.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting to Gordon Foster, 541-447-5658.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;">Questions regarding the meeting can be directed to Gordon Foster, Prineville-Sisters Unit Forester, 541-447-5658</span>Christie Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13404004048992116448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902997257181186843.post-18871952015575190492017-02-17T11:31:00.001-08:002021-03-16T10:04:41.503-07:00Forestland Classification Finalized in Crook County<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Prineville, Ore.—On February 6, 2016 the Crook County Forestland Classification Committee voted unanimously to accept the preliminary classification as final.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This preliminary classification included suggested edits from landowner review at public meetings in January and on-site visits with committee members.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All suggested edits to the draft classification were reviewed by the committee prior to adopting the preliminary data as final.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The final classification was filed with the Crook County Clerk, Cheryl Seely on February 17, 2017.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This filing initiates the thirty day appeal period for the classification.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As per ORS 526.332 any landowner who is aggrieved by the classification may appeal to the Crook County Circuit Court.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By definition “forestland” is any woodland, brushland, timberland, grazing land or clearing that, during any time of the year, contains enough forest growth, slashing or vegetation to constitute, in the judgement of the forester, a fire hazard, regardless of how the land is zoned or taxed (ORS 526.005 (6)(a)).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ORS 526.324 further classifies “forestland” in eastern Oregon into Class 2 (timber and grazing class) and Class 3 (grazing and agricultural use).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Crook County Forestland Classification Committee has met regularly over the past four years to review and refine the criteria used to update the Forestland Classification in the county.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The committee consists of Tim Deboodt—Chairman (Oregon State University Extension Representative), Kristin Dodd—Secretary (Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Representative), Chuck McGrath (County Grazing Representative), Casey Kump (Oregon State Fire Marshall Representative), John Morgan (County Timber Representative), and Ken Fahlgren (County At-Large Member).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The committee has focused on equity and fairness for all landowners within the county as part of the complete and coordinated fire protection system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oregon statute require lands within the county be periodically reviewed for accuracy and changes to the vegetation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The current classification of lands within Crook county updates classification that was previously conducted in the mid-1970’s<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Current revisions to the classification includes all lands in Crook County within ODF’s Central Oregon Protection District Boundary and improved accuracy of the classification due to better technology and newer data.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Beginning July 1, 2017 all Class 2 and Class 3 forestland in Crook County will be included in ODF’s Forest Patrol and will have wildland fire protection provided by ODF’s Central Oregon District.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ODF is part of the complete and coordinated fire protection system which includes local, rural, county, state, and federal resources.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Landowners who receive this service will see a Forest Patrol Assessment on their Crook County Tax Statement later this fall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The per acre assessment rate is based on a level of service determined by ODF with approval and oversight from Eastern Oregon Forest Protective Association and a District Budget Committee made up of local landowners from each of the counties in the District.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rate is determined each spring after the budgeting process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The 2016 rate was $2.1373 per acre for Class 2 (timber) forestland and $.7897 per acre for Class 3 (grazing and agricultural use) forestland.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a minimum assessment of $18.75 per taxlot with classified forestland.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Specific classification acres by taxlot can be viewed at the Crook County Clerk’s Office or by contacting Gordon Foster, Prineville Unit Forester, at the Prineville ODF Office.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The office is located at 3501 E Third Street in Prineville.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Additional questions or requests for information should be directed to Gordon Foster, (541)447-5658.</span></div>
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Christie Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13404004048992116448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902997257181186843.post-2683913033844659842017-01-30T10:25:00.001-08:002021-03-16T10:03:21.316-07:00Crook County Forestland Classification Committee<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Bell MT",serif; font-size: 12pt;">TIME:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>10:00 - 1:00 P.M. Monday February 6, 2017<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bell MT",serif; font-size: 13pt;">The purpose of this meeting is to convene the Crook County Forestland Classification Committee to review public testimony received, incorporate necessary changes to the draft Forestland Classification data, and finalize the data for filing with the Crook County Clerk per ORS 526.328(2).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once filed, per ORS 526.332, aggrieved landowners have 30 days to appeal to the Crook County Circuit Court.</span><span style="font-family: "Bell MT",serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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Christie Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13404004048992116448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902997257181186843.post-62137460056828917172017-01-27T12:30:00.001-08:002021-03-16T10:03:09.530-07:00Crook County Forestland Classification Public Hearing InfoIn case you missed the Crook County Forestland Classification Public Hearing you can listen to the testimony provided at the link below. <br />
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1YoyiuoWBiEUkluVkVzUE1SNXM/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Listen Here</a><br />
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The Public Hearing Officer Report and Written Testimony can be viewed at this link:<br />
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1YoyiuoWBiESEg4Y1FiNUMyMG8/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Public Hearing Officer Report</a>Christie Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13404004048992116448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902997257181186843.post-26255399899120664192016-12-13T09:57:00.002-08:002021-03-16T10:03:00.473-07:00Crook County Forestland Classification Meeting<br />
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<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: 13pt;">The Crook County Forestland Classification
Committee has called a public meeting at the following time and location.</span><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">TIME:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>10:00
- 12:00 P.M. Tuesday December 20, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">LOCATION:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>COCC
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<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prineville, Oregon 97754</span><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: 13pt;">The purpose of this meeting is to convene the Crook County
Forestland Classification Committee to discuss next steps in the Forestland
Classification process including preparation for public meetings and a hearing
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Christie Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13404004048992116448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4902997257181186843.post-70792809484431752842015-12-02T16:22:00.001-08:002021-03-16T10:02:46.106-07:00Forestland ClassificationForestland Classification is a process by which a committee studies all lands within the fire protection district boundary to determine which lands are "forestland". Once lands have been determined to meet the definition of forestland (ORS 526.005(5)(a)), they are further classified as lands primarily suitable for timber production, grazing use, or a combination of the two. Timberland (Class 1 & 2) is defined as all forestland primarily suitable for joint use of timber production and the grazing of livestock. Grazing lands (Class 3) are defined as all forestland that is primarily suitable for grazing or other agricultural uses. Grazing lands may contain undeveloped grasslands if such grasslands are in close proximity and intermingled with timberland. Developed areas and agricultural lands are exempt from classification.<br /><br />Once the timberland areas are classified, intermingled and adjacent grazing lands are also classified. The purpose of this approach is to allow firefighters a reasonable chance to suppress fires at small sizes regardless of where they originate and to create logical control points. <br /><br />("Forestland" is defined as any woodland, brushland, timberland, grazing land or clearing that, during any time of the year, contains enough forest growth, slashing or vegetation to constitute, in the judgement of the forester, a fire hazard, regardless of how the land is zoned or taxed.)<br /><br /> The Forestland Classification process is done to improve the accuracy and equity of the Forest Patrol Assessment to ensure the appropriate acres are being assessed at the appropriate rate for protection from wildland fire. For some landowners this process will create a change for several reasons. The differences in the accuracy of the mapping technology in the 1960's (the last time forestland classification was completed in the Central Oregon District) compared to today is enough to create small changes even if the timber and grazing lands are exactly as they were in the 1960's. Other reasons include land use changes since the last classification designation, areas that may have been assigned the wrong classification and potential data entry errors.Christie Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13404004048992116448noreply@blogger.com