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Northwest Forest Plan Draft Environmental Impact Statement now expected in November after latest NWFP Federal Advisory Committee meeting
Portland, Ore. (October 2, 2024) – The Forest Service has announced that the release of the draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Northwest Forest Plan amendment is now
expected in November. This decision follows a productive meeting of the Northwest Forest Plan Federal Advisory Committee (FAC) <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.hd1live.com%2Fnwus
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The three-day meeting proved pivotal in ensuring the forthcoming DEIS accurately reflects the FAC’s comprehensive recommendations. After in-depth discussions with the FAC, the Forest
Service opted to revise portions of the DEIS to better align with the committee’s consensus recommendations.
“Last week’s meeting was a critical step in our amendment process,” said Jacque Buchanan, Regional Forester for the Pacific Northwest Region of the Forest Service. “By thoroughly discussing
and interpreting the FAC’s recommendations, we’re ensuring the DEIS reflects the needs of our forests, Tribes, and communities. It is vital that we get this amendment right because
it will guide the management of millions of acres of forest land for years to come.”
Key topics addressed during the meeting included climate change adaptation, sustainable economic opportunities for rural communities, and greater Tribal inclusion in land management
planning and implementation.
“The management of our national forests is of keen interest to many in the Pacific Northwest,” said Susan Jane Brown, co-chair of the FAC and Principal and Chief Legal Counsel of Silvix
Resources. “Ensuring the climate-smart amendment to the Northwest Forest Plan reflects the best available science, including Indigenous knowledge, is essential. While progress was made,
the Committee identified some areas that need further refinement before the amendment is ready for public review and comment.”
The Forest Service’s decision to take additional time to refine the DEIS highlights its commitment to delivering a thorough draft that best represents Tribal, FAC, and public input.
The FAC, a diverse 20-person group representing Tribes, local communities, environmental organizations, industry, and academia across Northern California, Oregon, and Washington, unanimously
advanced a comprehensive set of recommendations for updating the Northwest Forest Plan. In the Stevenson meeting, the Committee examined the Forest Service’s efforts to incorporate
those recommendations into the draft amendment.
“The Committee’s 192 consensus recommendations send a clear message to the Forest Service: the status quo isn’t working,” said Travis Joseph, co-chair of the FAC and President of the
American Forest Resource Council. “Modern, proactive stewardship is critical to addressing 21st-century challenges. We, like the public, are eager to review the DEIS and are committed
to working with the agency to ensure this amendment results in meaningful change for Tribes, rural communities, and the health of our forests.”
The DEIS is expected to be published in the Federal Register in November, initiating a 90-day public comment period. This will provide an opportunity for all interested parties to shape
the future of forest management in the Pacific Northwest.
The Northwest Forest Plan is a comprehensive plan for administering parts of federally managed lands in California, Oregon, and Washington. The plan was designed to protect old-growth
forests and critical habitat for the northern spotted owl, while also providing for forest products, water quality, recreation and other uses.
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