Classification Information
Forestland classification is a process by which a committee studies all lands within the fire
protection boundary to determine which lands are "forestlands." Once lands have been
determined to meet the definition of forestlands (ORS 526.005(5)(a)), they are further classified
as lands primarily suitable for timber production, grazing use, or a combination of the two. See
the below definition of "forestlands."
"Forestland" means any woodland, brushland, timberland, grazing land or clearing that,
during any time of the year, contains enough forest growth, slashing or vegetation to
constitute, in the judgment of the forester, a fire hazard, regardless of how the land is
zoned or taxed.
A committee has been formed through an agreement with Crook
County. According to State Statute, one representative was appointed by the State Forester,
one appointed by Oregon State University Extension Service, one appointed by the State Fire
Marshall, and three members appointed by each County Commission.
Meeting Information
Crook County Forestland Classification Committee
Public Meeting - June 6, 2013 - Agenda
COCC Open Campus, 510 SE Lynn Blvd, Prineville
Previous Meeting Minutes
May 2, 2013 - Minutes - Agenda
April 9, 2013 - Minutes - Agenda
March 7, 2013 - Minutes - Agenda - Handouts
February 7, 2013 - Minutes - Agenda - Handouts
January 3, 2013 - Minutes - Agenda - Handouts
December 6, 2012 - Minutes - Agenda
November 1, 2012 - Minutes - Agenda
October 18, 2012 - Minutes - Agenda
Additional Information
Issue Paper #1 - Who should do the initial mapping?
Issue Paper #2 - Mapping Standards - Polygon Size
Issue Paper #6 - Juniper Classification
Issue Paper #7 - Agricultural and CRP Lands
Crook County Forestland Presentation - October 18, 2012
Crook County Forestland Classification By-Laws
Forestland Classification Law
Forestland Classification Frequently Asked Questions
Forestland Classification Written Testimony Form (coming soon)
Application to Combine Contiguous Lots
Forestland Classification Maps
Crook County Maps (coming soon)
Current Committee Members
Chairman Tim Deboodt - OSU Extension Service Representative
Secretary Kevin Benton - Oregon Department of Forestry Representative
Casey Kump - Oregon State Fire Marshal Representative
Ken Fahlgren - Crook County Representative
John Morgan - Crook County Representative
Chuck McGrath - Crook County Representative