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.
| 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 – 1:00 | 3. | Conservation Easement Discussion The Chair will lead the Committee in a review of the most current drafts of the PFA Grant Conservation Easement Guidance Document and Template. Referenced Attachments: |
Chair |
| 1:00 – 1:30 | 4. | 2026 PFA Fall Solicitation Recommendation ODFW Staff, Andy Spyrka, will present to the PFA Grants Advisory Committee on proposed changes for the Fall 2026 PFA Grants Solicitation, including key dates for the application window and review timeline. The Committee will review the revised documents, provide any revisions, and determine the funding allocation for this solicitation cycle. |
Chair |
| 1:30 – 1:35 | 5. | Vice Chair Elections The PFA Advisory Committee will vote to elect a new Vice-Chair to the PFA Grants Committee. |
Chair |
| 1:35 | 6. | Meeting adjourns. No December meeting. The next PFA Committee meeting is scheduled for February 9, 2027. |
12:00 P.M. Virtual Public Session
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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.
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.