NW Forest Plan Amendment Public Engagement
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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 will be working to create opportunities for the public to engage in this effort throughout the process.
Northwest Forest Plan Amendment Process & Engagement Steps
There are five key phases during the amendment process. Expand the text box below to view these phases and see where we are in the process of developing and implementing a Northwest Forest Plan Amendment.
Phase 1: Identify Need to Change
Phase 2: Develop Proposed Amendment
- Consider prior public comment, Tribal consultation, and Federal Advisory Committee recommendations
*CURRENT PHASE - Phase 3: Publish Draft Amendment & Consider Environmental Effects
- Publish Draft Amendment and Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for public review. (View DEIS Fact Sheet)
- Receive public comments on draft and DEIS
*The comment period ended on March 17, 2025. Visit the Northwest Forest Plan Amendment Project Page for more information.
Phase 4: Publish Amendment
- Publish Draft Record of Decision and Final Environmental Impact Statement
- Objection process
Phase 5: Approve and Implement
- Sign Record of Decision
- Implement monitoring program
ONGOING: Coordination and Consultation with Tribes - Throughout entire amendment process
Upcoming Engagement Opportunities
Please check back for in-person engagement opportunities as we transition into the next phase of the proposed amendment process.
The Northwest Forest Plan Amendment Draft Environmental Impact Statement is available to view. The comment period ended on March 17, 2025. Please visit the Northwest Forest Plan Amendment Project Page to learn more.
Stay Informed!
To receive future updates and to get our newsletter, please sign up for our Northwest Forest Plan Amendment mailing list.
(The link below will take you to a Microsoft form.)
Engagement Materials & Archive
Find public webinar recordings from previous engagement opportunities below.
Webinars
November & December 2024 - Draft Environmental Impact Statement Webinars
The Federal Advisory Committee played a vital role in the amendment process.
During the initial phases of the amendment process the Federal Advisory Committee produced a clear set of recommendations to the Forest Service about changes to the Northwest Forest Plan.
Interactive Map Tool
This interactive map provides geospatial information pertaining to the proposed amendment of the Northwest Forest Plan.
(The link below will take you to the Forest Service Northwest Forest Plan interactive map.)