PFA Grant Program

Regular Private Forest Accord Advisory Committee Meeting

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

The Private Forest Accord Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee) will hold a virtual public business meeting. The meeting is open to the public and will be live on this page.

Advisory Committee’s Public Meetings page


Meeting Agenda
Time # Item Member(s)
12:00 – 12:05 1. Call to Order, Roll Call, & Approval of Agenda Chair
12:05 – 12:10 2. Public Comment
Public Comments [See below for public comment information]. Members of the public are also welcome to introduce themselves.
Chair
12:10 – 12:25 3. PFA Funding Update
ODFW Staff, Sarah Reif, will present to the PFA Grants Advisory Committee on the current status of the funding for the PFA Grants Program.
ODFW Staff
12:25 – 2:40 4. Fall Field Trip
ODFW Staff, Andy Spyrka, will present to the PFA Grants Advisory Committee on the current status of the planning for the PFA Fall Field Trip to the Walla Walla PFA-funded projects.
ODFW Staff
12:40 – 2:00 5. Land Transaction Guidance Document Review
The PFA Advisory Committee will review the most current version of the Land Transaction Guidance Document.
Chair
2:00 6. Meeting adjourns.  

The times listed on the agenda are approximate. At the chair's discretion, the time and order of an agenda item—including the addition of a break or executive session — may change to maintain the meeting flow.

The following are dates of when the PFA Grants Advisory Committee plans to meet in 2026, and is subject to change at the chair's discretion:

  • Regular Business Meeting, occur quarterly:
    • Tuesday, November 10th, 2026
  • Field Trips
    • Wednesday, September 2nd , 2026

RESOURCES: All adopted resources may be found online at https://www.dfw.state.or.us/habitat/PFA/advisory_committee.html.

PUBLIC TESTIMONY: This Committee accepts written comments on all agenda items. It is encouraged that written comments be provided 72 hours in advance for Committee consideration, but public testimony may be requested during the standard Public Comment agenda item without advanced notice. Any written comments may be submitted to the Committee Board Appointed Person Andy Spyrka, Andrew.J.Spyrka@odfw.oregon.gov. Three minutes maximum will be allotted for each individual to provide their comments, with less time per person when there are numerous requests to speak. The maximum amount of time for all public testimony for agenda items is on the meeting agenda. The Chair may, however, provide an opportunity for public comment at the end of the meeting when all agenda items are completed before the official end time of the meeting.

GENERAL INFORMATION & PRIOR MEETINGS: For regularly scheduled meetings, the Advisory Committee agenda is posted on the web at https://www.dfw.state.or.us/habitat/PFA/meetings.html in advance of the meeting date.

ACCESSIBILITY: This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting to our Public Information Office via telephone at (503) 947-6000 or visit https://www.dfw.state.or.us/agency/directory/contact_us.asp.