Grant County Forestland Classification Committee to Meet on March 18

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The Grant County Forestland Classification Committee will hold a formal meeting on March 18 at 2 p.m. at the Oregon Department of Forestry's John Day Office. At the meeting, the committee will officially form its structure and consider changes to land classifications pertaining to wildland fire protection as contained in Oregon Revised Statutes, chapters 477 and 526.

Why it matters

The Forestland Classification Committee plays an important role in assessing and classifying county lands within the Oregon Department of Forestry's protection district, which can impact wildland fire prevention and response efforts. The committee's decisions on land classifications can have significant implications for local communities.

The details

The meeting will take place at the Oregon Department of Forestry's John Day Office, located at 415 Patterson Bridge Road. Accommodations for people with disabilities, special materials, services, or assistance can be arranged by calling the John Day ODF Office before the meeting at 541-575-1139. The Forestland Classification Committee is a county advisory committee comprised of six citizens, appointed by the county, state forester, state fire marshal, and Oregon State University Extension Service director.

• The Forestland Classification Committee meeting will be held on March 18, 2026 at 2 p.m.

What’s next

The committee will officially form its structure and consider changes to land classifications pertaining to wildland fire protection at the March 18 meeting.