About
The Oregon Board of Forestry is a seven-member citizen board appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the state Senate. The mission of the board is to lead Oregon in implementing policies and programs that promote sustainable management of Oregon's public and private forests. Their primary responsibilities are to:
- Supervises all matters of forest policy within Oregon
- Appoints the State Forester
- Adopts rules regulating forest practices
- Provides general supervision of the State Forester's duties in managing ODF
No more than three members may receive any significant portion of their income from the forest products industry. At least one member must reside in each of the state's three major forest regions northern, southern, and eastern. The term of office is four years and no member may serve more than two consecutive full terms. The State Forester serves as secretary to the board.