From Chuck Willer Executive Director of Coast Range Association
After six years of public discussion, revisions, and debate, the Oregon Board of Forestry will hold a special virtual meeting on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, to decide whether to adopt the new Western Oregon State Forests Management Plan. The decision will guide the management of more than 620,000 acres of state forests in Clatsop, Tillamook, Lincoln, and western Lane counties for years to come.
This plan works alongside the recently advanced Habitat Conservation Plan, and together they will shape the future of Oregon’s coastal state forests. Throughout the planning process, conservation organizations, including the Coast Range Association and the State Forest Coalition, have advocated for stronger protections for wildlife, watersheds, and mature forests.
How You Can Participate
- Watch the meeting live. The Board meeting will be held virtually from 8:30–10:30 a.m. and can be viewed online from anywhere. Virtual Meeting Link:
https://odf.zoom.us/j/98591885534 - Submit a public comment. Encourage the Board to adopt the Forest Management Plan while recommending improvements that strengthen forest protection. Even a short, thoughtful comment helps demonstrate public support.
Whether you attend the meeting or take a few minutes to submit a comment, your participation can help influence how Oregon’s state forests are managed for future generations.
When commenting, suggest an improvement to the FMP using the attached pdf summary of Coalition recomendations. Pick an issue you believe important and send it to the BOF as your comment. Here is a link to the Board’s guidance for submitting a comment: BOF PUBLIC COMMENTS
And here is a link to the easy to fill out public comment form on the ODF website. Link to the Comment Form
Your comment will be conveyed to Board members.
Board Agenda:
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS TO THE DRAFT FINAL OREGON STATE
FORESTS MANAGEMENT PLAN
Submitted by the State Forest Coalition
June 30, 2026
