Oregon Department of Forestry News Releases - 2009

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News Releases - 2009


November

November 23, 2009 Linn County tree farmers recognized for excellence November 19, 2009 Forestry panel formed to review Greatest Permanent Value meets Dec. 2 October 23, 2009 Forestry Board to tour forests Nov. 5, meet in Tillamook Nov. 6 October 21, 2009 Fall months: a favorable time to plant new trees October 12, 2009 Upcoming seminars to focus on environmentally friendly development October 6, 2009 Take time out to enjoy fall color or plant a tree October 6, 2009 Group assessing Oregon’s forests to meet October 21


September

September 29, 2009 Forestry Board to hold retreat to explore strategic issues Oct. 5 September 29, 2009 Hunters: Uphold your tradition of fire safety in the forest September 28, 2009 Burning ban still in effect in Linn, Benton, Marion counties September 17, 2009 Innovative solar energy solution saves money and provides much-needed power to a remote fire protection location in southeast Oregon September 9, 2009 Forestry board approves moving forward with a public process to revise habitat goals for state forests September 3, 2009 Wildfire still a threat as Labor Day approaches September 2, 2009 Canal Creek Fire first test of new incident management team


August

August 23, 2009 Forestry Board to host Dynamic Ecosystems workshop Sept. 8 State Forests head Forestry Board meeting agenda Sept. 9 August 19, 2009 Conversion of forests, farms, and rangeland to developmeont slows overall; increased population densities in resource areas August 4, 2009 Hinkle Creek study improves awareness of forest health in Oregon


July

July 31, 2009 Fire safety in the forest: It’s not just for loggers July 31, 2009 Forestry Department awarded $6.4 million to reduce wildfire hazards July 29, 2009 South Cascade District raises fire precaution levels July 29, 2009 Western Lane District raises fire precaution levels July 29, 2009 Request for Comment: Proposed stewardship agreement for GreenWood Resources Boardman Tree Farm July 28, 2009 Oregon's timber harvests plummet toward historic low July 27, 2009 NW Oregon raises wildfire precaution levels July 21, 2009 Draft Safe Harbor Agreement promoting conservation projects for Northern Spotted Owl in Oregon released for public review July 20, 2009 West Oregon District increases fire safety restrictions July 20, 2009 Western Lane District increases fire safety restrictions July 20, 2009 South Cascade District steps up fire safety restrictions July 17, 2009 Water trees deeply when high temperatures hit July 16, 2009 Forestry Board to tour SW Oregon research area and meet, July 30 and 31 July 15, 2009 Public participation needed for Oregon’s 2010 Forest Assessment and Resource Strategy project July 8, 2009 Forest Legacy Program now accepting applications July 7, 2009 Forestry Department begins work on statewide forest assessment plan


June

June 30, 2009 West Oregon District enters fire season July 2 June 25, 2009 South Cascade District declares fire season July 1 June 21, 2009 Wildland firefighter school begins next week in Sweet Home June 5, 2009 Week-long lightning barrage sparks fires in central, southern Oregon June 3, 2009 Board of Forestry recognizes outstanding forest educators June 3, 2009 Forestry board revises harvest and habitat goals for Tillamook, Clatsop state forests


May

May 28, 2009 Wildfire season 2009: Expectations, preparations May 27, 2009 Smoke Management Advisory Committee to meet June 11 May 21, 2009 State Forests focus of June 3 Forestry Board meeting May 1, 2009 Wildfire awareness to be featured at Aviation Museum May 9


April

April 14, 2009 Forestry Board to discuss State Forests legislation April 10, 2009 Forestry Board to tour, meet in SW Oregon April 23, 24 April 9, 2009 Tillamook Bay Watershed Council and ODF begin work on Wilson River restoration project April 8, 2009 Forestry Board invites public help in crafting upcoming priorities April 7, 2009 Meetings scheduled to gather public input on proposed revisions to Implementation Plans for the Tillamook and Clatsop State Forests April 2, 2009 Tillamook Forest Center hosts ‘The Great Oregon Tree Plant’ April 4, 5


March

March 30, 2009 Forestry Department seeks buyer for former tree seedling nursery March 26, 2009 Public review of multiple plans for state-managed forests runs from March 30 to May 13 March 18, 2009 Forestry Board to discuss Temporary Rule March 23


February

February 26, 2009 Stewardship foresters, landowners partner to reduce wildfire risk February 21, 2009 Forestry Board meeting March 4 to focus on state, private forestlands February 20, 2009 Location change for February 26 Forestry meeting in Springfield February 10, 2009 Governor Kulongoski to help kick off Oregon tree plantings


January

January 12, 2009 Oregon honors the 2008 Forest Practices Operators of the Year January 7, 2009 Forestry Department assists counties for storm emergency January 5, 2009 Committee to classify Polk County forestland for fire protection January 5, 2009 Project Woodcut relief effort nets national award

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