Written Public Testimony for Forestland Classification in Wasco County may now be submitted. Information for submitting is on the Public Hearing Tab.

Hood River & Wasco Counties Forestland Classification

Forestland Classification is a process by which a County convened committee reviews the landscape to determine whether and which lands should be classified as ‘Forestland’ for the purpose of wildland fire protection services by the Oregon Department of Forestry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Forestland Classification Information

Map of draft forestland classification in Hood River and Wasco counties.

Public Meetings

The intent of the public meetings is to explain the process that the Committee went through to classify lands and answer any questions about the process.

Public Hearings

The Hearing will be an opportunity for landowners to offer public testimony on the classification process and draft maps. Following the hearing, the Committee may make changes based on valid testimony received and subsequently adopt the final classification.