In December 2018, the State Land Board directed the Department of State Lands to work collaboratively with Oregon State University to develop a proposed plan for transforming the Elliott State Forest into a research forest, while meeting the Land Board’s vision and direction for the forest. In response, DSL established the Elliott State Research Forest Advisory Committee with facilitation assistance from Oregon Consensus. The purpose of the advisory committee is to provide the Department of State Lands with insights and input on elements of a potential Elliott State Research Forest proposed plan from Oregon State University.
