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The Oregon Department of Forestry conducts watershed analysis projects in basins containing state forest land. These projects evaluate the interactions between management and a watershed's physical and biological processes.
ODF watershed analyses are designed to be performed in several steps.
- The analyst compiles available information to describe current watershed condition.
- Based on this description, factors limiting important watershed functions are identifed and assessed.
- The analysts and ODF resource specialists determine whether riparian and aquatic stratgies are addressing the appropriate process and function concerns within the watershed.
- Information provided by watershed analyses will be used to refine district implementation plans and, as necessary contribute to a comprehensive review of forest management plans goals and strategies.
As watershed analysis projects are completed, the project reports - with selected supporting materials - will be posted on the Watershed Analysis Projects web page.
You may also go to the Watershed Analysis Manual for more detailed information.
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