The Umpqua National Forest is hosting a community meeting to share information about proposed changes to the Northwest Forest Plan.

A UNF release said the public is invited to join and learn more about the Draft Environmental Statement.

The Northwest Forest Plan was created in 1994 to conserve habitat for wildlife and forests while supporting local communities. After nearly 30 years, the Forest Service is amending the plan to address today’s challenges, including wildfire risks and economic needs.

The meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 28th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Ford Room of the Roseburg Public Library on Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard.

At the meeting, residents can:
*Talk with Forest Service staff and experts who have worked on the plan
*Look at detailed maps of the area and proposed updates
*Pick up easy-to-understand fact sheets to take home
*Learn how to share thoughts during the public comment period.

For more information on the Umpqua National Forest, go to: https://www.nationalforests.org/our-forests/find-a-forest/umpqua-national-forest