Final classification for forestlands within Wasco County was adopted by the Hood River-Wasco Counties Forestland Classification Committee this week.  Two public hearings were held in December seeking public input before finalizing the classification.  Beginning July 1 all classified forestland in Wasco County will be included in the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Forest Patrol and will have wildland fire protection provided by ODF’s Central Oregon District.  Landowners who receive this service will see a Forest Patrol Assessment on their county tax statement later this fall.  The final classification was filed with the Wasco County Clerk’s Office Thursday, initiating a thirty-day appeal period for the classification.  Any landowner who is aggrieved by the classification may appeal in Circuit Court.