April 6, 2026 7:00 a.m. 

The Oregon Department of Forestry is inviting public comments on planned projects, timber sales and other management activities in state-owned forests.

An ODF release said that through 5:00 p.m. on May 18th, Oregonians can weigh in on draft Annual Operations Plans for state forests on the Astoria, Forest Grove, Klamath Falls, North Cascade, Tillamook, West Oregon and Western Lane Districts. These plans lay out on-the-ground activities expected to take place in the coming fiscal year.

State forests by law must provide social, economic, and environmental benefits to Oregonians. To achieve the legal mandate, these lands are managed to create healthy productive forests, high-quality habitat for native fish and wildlife, clean water, benefits and revenues to rural communities and timber related economies, as well as recreation and educational opportunities.

Common topics in the Annual Operations Plans include:

*Timber harvest operations

*Recreation improvement and maintenance and projects

*Forest road construction, maintenance, and improvements

*Reforestation/replanting and young stand management activities

*Habitat improvement for native species

*Invasive species management

To provide comments on the Annual Operations Plans, go to: https://www.oregon.gov/odf and look for the comment link.