Resource Policies
This page contains information about the Resource Policies from the 2026 Corvallis Forest Stewardship Plan (CFSP). Policies were added and revised by the CFSP Update Task Force during the development of the 2026 plan. Each policy has associated standards and guidelines.
Policies, Standards and Guidelines rely on the Vision and Guiding Principles to provide overall direction for the property. In turn, they serve as sideboards for management activities which help to achieve the desired future conditions on the Corvallis Forest. The policies are referenced throughout the 2026 CFSP, but may be directly referenced in Chapter 6.
| Link to Policy, Standards and Guidelines | Policy |
|---|---|
| Management of the Corvallis Forest will consider both climate adaptation and climate mitigation; the balance of the two will depend on land cover type and the degree of climate-related change occurring on the landscape. | |
| Fire | Manage the Corvallis Forest to reduce the risk, spread and negative effects of wildfire on desired ecological function and desired future conditions. |
| Forest Chemicals | Minimize the use of pesticides in the Corvallis Forest. |
| Forest Age & Structure | Provide a variety of forest ages, types, structures and habitats in the Corvallis Forest that facilitate development of ecologically desirable outcomes, by protecting older forest stands and older forest legacies within the greater landscape ecosystem, as well as actively managing early- and mid-successional stands resulting from an earlier era of management and intervention. |
| Monitoring | Monitoring will be conducted to assess the impacts of policies and management actions and their effects on water quality and quantity; aquatic and terrestrial habitat; and climate benefits. |
| Native Vegetation & Invasive Species | Promote native plant communities, protect and restore special status species, actively control and monitor existing invasive species, and follow best management practices for minimizing the introduction and establishment of new invasive species in the Corvallis Forest. |
| Neighbors & Allied Organizations | Cooperate with neighboring landowners and allied organizations to ensure quality water for the citizens of Corvallis, protect wildlife and stream habitats, and to achieve joint objectives and projects that protect, enhance, monitor, or restore the greater ecological landscape. |
| Planning | Stewardship plans, action plans, and operational plans will be developed, updated and implemented following City of Corvallis’ public engagement methods. Planning will occur at different temporal scales and consistent with the Vision and Guiding Principles of the Corvallis Forest. Implementation will take an adaptive management approach, allowing responsiveness to changing conditions and new information. |
| Public Access | Restrict general access to the Corvallis Forest, but implement access controls that allow and facilitate educational, research, outreach, and special permitted usage. |
| Public Participation and Outreach | Incorporate public participation and outreach into Corvallis Forest Stewardship Plan updates, be transparent with the public about planned activities, and be intentional about soliciting public participation when there is feedback requested from staff. The intent is to utilize the CFOAC as a conduit for feedback in situations where the public can meaningfully influence shaping decisions, actions, impacts or changes that are in line with the CFSP. |
| Reserve and Special Status Areas | Protect and maintain Reserve Areas and Special Status Areas within the Corvallis Forest to provide climate benefits, protect water quality and aquatic and wildlife habitat and other areas of unique habitat or ecological values. |
| Revenue | Any revenue generated from the forest is generated in line with the Vision and Guiding Principles of the Corvallis Forest Stewardship Plan, and will be used to offset the cost of management of the Forest. |
| Roads | Reduce road impacts on water quality, aquatic and terrestrial organisms and their habitat within the Corvallis Forest and minimize new road construction. |
| Terrestrial and Aquatic Habitat | Maintain and enhance terrestrial and aquatic habitats in the Corvallis Forest to support a desired landscape of native species and biological diversity appropriate for the landscape and in consideration of historical conditions and the changing climate. Where it is suitable and possible, diversify and restore habitat, and promote desired ecological connectivity. Sensitive habitats, or those determined to be rare or underrepresented on the landscape, are identified and protected. |
| Water Quality and Quantity | Protect and enhance the quality and quantity of water for both future public water supply and for support of desired aquatic ecological functions within the Corvallis Forest. Where conflicts between these two priorities arise, the City will take a balanced view guided by the best available science and data specific to the site in consideration of supporting instream needs while serving municipal drinking water needs. |
Additional Resources:
- Gaant Chart showing timeline for reviewing policies
- Policy Discussion Schedule showing when various policies were reviewed and updated. Meeting minutes and other relevant information about CFSPUTF meetings can be found on the CFSP Update Task Force page.
