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Engagement & Inclusion
Northwest Forest Plan & Amendment
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Federal Advisory CommitteeComment on Draft Amendment | Attend a Public Meeting | Guides for Participation
The Forest Service operates under a mandate of public service. A significant and valuable part of that service includes engagement and consultation with the public, as we work to understand the public’s needs and interests. We seek to create inclusive communication and collaboration across jurisdictional and cultural boundaries. As we advance through the forest planning process and development of the Northwest Forest Plan amendment, we will be working to create opportunities for the public to engage in the process. Through our website and other outreach tools, we will keep the public informed of developments and opportunities to participate.
Comment on the Northwest Forest Plan Amendment Draft Environmental Impact Statement
The Northwest Forest Plan Amendment Draft Environmental Impact Statement is available for public comment. We welcome your input during this comment period during the 120-day comment period. Please visit the Northwest Forest Plan Amendment Project Page to learn more and review this factsheet on how to comment for more details. Your comments help us develop the final proposed amendment and its final environmental impact statement.
During this comment period, we will host public webinars and meetings so you can learn more about the proposed amendment and how to provide comments.
View Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Upcoming Engagement Opportunities
Public Meetings: We are hosting a series of public meetings across the Northwest Forest Plan area, hosted by a national forest near you. Below are known dates of upcoming meetings. Please check back for additional details and locations.
| Forest/Scenic Area | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic & Gifford Pinchot National Forests | Olympic National Forest Supervisor’s Office 1835 Black Lake Blvd. Olympia, WA 98512 5:30 p.m. |
1/14/2025 |
| Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest | Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Supervisor’s Office 1000 SE Everett Mall Way #410 Everett, WA 98208 5:30-7 p.m. |
1/15/2025 |
| Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest | Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Supervisor’s Office 215 Melody Lane Wenatchee, WA 98801 5:30 p.m. |
1/16/2025 |
| Klamath & Six Rivers National Forests | Klamath National Forest Supervisor’s Office 1711 South Main St. Yreka, CA 96097 5-7 p.m. |
1/21/2025 |
| Modoc & Lassen National Forests | Adin Community Center 605 CA-299 Adin, CA 96006 6-8 p.m. |
1/22/2025 |
| Shasta-Trinity & Mendocino National Forests | Shasta College, Building 2000 11555 Old Oregon Trail Redding, CA 96003 5-7 p.m |
1/23/2025 |
| Umpqua National Forest | Roseburg Public Library Ford Rood 1409 NE Diamond Lake Blvd. Roseburg, OR 97470 6 p.m. |
1/28/2025 |
|
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest |
Medford Interagency Office 3040 Biddle Rd. Medford, OR 97504 6 p.m. |
1/29/2025 |
| Fremont-Winema National Forest | Klamath Community College 7390 S 6th St., Classroom 820 Klamath Falls, OR 97601 6-7 p.m. |
1/30/2025 |
| Siuslaw National Forest | Siuslaw National Forest Supervisor’s Office 320 SW Jefferson Way Corvallis, OR 97331 5:30 p.m. |
2/11/2025 |
| Willamette National Forest | Willamette National Forest Supervisor’s Office 3106 Pierce Parkway Springfield, OR 97477 5:30 p.m. |
2/12/2025 |
| Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area; Gifford Pinchot & Mt. Hood National Forests | Stevenson Public Library 120 NW Vancouver Ave., Stevenson, WA 98648 Doors open at 5, meeting will start promptly at 5:30.5:30-7 p.m. |
2/13/2025 |
| Deschutes National Forest | Sisters Fire Station 301 S Elm St. Sisters, OR 97759 5:30 p.m. |
2/13/2025 |
Sign up for Updates: To receive future updates and to get our newsletter, please sign up for the Northwest Forest Plan Amendment mailing list.
Check the Federal Advisory Committee web page for upcoming meeting information, including how you can watch the meeting or provide comments, as well as our archive of past meetings.
Guides for Participation
A Citizen’s Guide to Forest Planning
- A Citizen’s Guide to Forest Planning (.pdf)
- Español - Guía del Ciudadano para la Planificación Forestal Nacional (.pdf)
- A Citizen's Guide to Forest Planning - PowerPoint (.pptx)
A Guide For State, Local, and Tribal Governments
- A Guide For State, Local, and Tribal Governments (.pdf)
- A Guide For State, Local, and Tribal Governments - PowerPoint (.pptx)
- County Governments and the USDA Forest Service: A Guidebook for Working Together (.pdf)
2012 Planning Rule Supporting Information
Get Involved!
We have many opportunities for you to get involved in the Northwest Forest Plan Amendment process! Whether you are looking for more information, want to share information, or are looking for opportunities to comment on document releases, you can find it all here.