Resource Management Plans for Western Oregon
Forest Management and Wildlife Workshop
June 16, 2015
BLM Medford District
Medford, Oregon
June 17, 2015
Ramada Medford Hotel and Convention Center
Medford, Oregon
Workshop Purpose: To help members of the public understand the forest
management and wildlife analyses in the Draft Resource Management
Plan/Environmental Impact Statement, and offer a forum for informed
community dialogue and constructive comments.
AGENDA
3:45 Sign in
4:00 Introduction – BLM & Workshop Facilitator
4:10 Presentation: Forest Management and Wildlife
– Alternatives Overview, Forest Management Analytical Results – Abe Wheeler, BLM
Interdisciplinary Team Specialist
– Northern Spotted Owl Analytical Results – Eric Greenquist, BLM Interdisciplinary Team
Specialist
– Wildlife Analytical Results – Rex McGraw, BLM Interdisciplinary Team Specialist
5:30 Participant/Presenter Panel Q&A
5:40 Break & Transition to Small Group Stations
Participants are invited to participate in four smaller group discussions to learn more and
dialogue about aspects of Forest Management and Wildlife strategies and results of the
analysis. Through a facilitated discussion, participants will have the opportunity to dialogue
about:
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Forest Management Strategies
Northern Spotted Owl Management Strategies
Other Wildlife Management Strategies
Fire Management Strategies
In addition, a “Comments” table will be available to those who are ready to formulate specific
comments to share with the BLM on their Draft EIS/RMP. Participants will also be able to
explore data at an interactive mapping station.
6:45-7:00 Meeting Wrap Up/Adjourn – BLM & Workshop Facilitator