What's Happening Now?

Curious about what's happening in the forest? This page includes links to activities planned, occurring, and completed in Corvallis Forest. To understand why certain activities occur, please also refer the the Corvallis Forest Stewardship Plan, which is the guiding document for activities in the forest. This Storymap provides a broad overview of the 2026 CFSP. StoryMap: Resumen general de la actualización del CFSP 2026.

Information:

• Corvallis Forest Operational Advisory Committee (CFOAC): Meets as needed. Meeting details found here: CFOAC meeting page link

• Join the Corvallis Forest Operational Advisory Committee

  The City of Corvallis is seeking community members to serve on the Corvallis Forest Operational Advisory Committee (CFOAC).

  The CFOAC advises Public Works staff on operational matters related to the management of the Corvallis Forest. The committee provides an important opportunity for community perspectives to help inform the implementation of the 2026–2036 Corvallis Forest Stewardship Plan, including stewardship activities, monitoring, and Forest Action Plans.

  Interested in serving? We encourage community members interested in forests, water resources, habitat, natural resource management, or stewardship of the Corvallis Forest to apply. Applications are currently being accepted-Open until filled

  • Apply here: https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups  Help support the long-term stewardship of the Corvallis Forest and the City's drinking water resources!

Pages:

• Planning Process:
  • This page includes a useful diagram of how planning decisions are made in Corvallis Forest, and includes links to current Forest Action Plans. 
• Harvest Activity:
  • Harvest summaries for past years and current harvest plans (if there are any). Includes useful flow chart on the process a harvest plan must go through before happening. 
• Monitoring:
  • Monitoring activities that occur in the forest, including information and links to forest inventories, Peacock Larkspur, stream temperature, and wildlife surveys past and present. 
• Watershed Engagement:
  • Information on the annual free Public Tour, engagement materials, and Rock Creek Camp.

• Construction/Operational Projects:
  • Information on projects occurring on forest land that may impact operations, such as pipeline replacements or meter upgrades. 
• Old Peak Meadow Restoration:
  • History of Old Peak Meadow and what restoration activities it is undergoing.
• Weed Management:
  • Information on our pesticide policies and where spraying occurred recently (if any spraying did occur).
• Research 

  • Summary of current and past research that has occurred on Corvallis Forest.
• Watershed Access Request:
  • Instructions on accessing the Forest. Please note that Corvallis Forest is closed to the public.