October 22, 2021 3:10 a.m.

The Oregon Board of Forestry will hold a virtual special meeting next Friday beginning at 9:00 a.m.

The agenda includes hearing from the public on what aspects of the skills, attributes, and qualifications are key for the next state forester. The board will deliberate on the final candidates for the position and will vote to determine who will be appointed as the next state forester.

A Department of Forestry release there will be an opportunity for the public to provide live testimony. Signup is required. Registration closes next Monday night. Written testimony will also be accepted. Written comments can be submitted before or up to two weeks after the meeting day to: boardofforestry@oregon.gov.

The meeting will be livestreamed on the department’s You Tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/OregonDepartmentofForestry/live

For more information, call ODF at 503-945-7200.