This is a reminder about our public meetings next week to gather early input on developing language for our revised Forest Plan. Please see the information below for more information.
To those anyone who may be receiving this news for the first time, I would like to offer my sincere apologies! We just realized that there are some glitches in our mailing list that we’re working to resolve. Materials from the public meetings will also be provided on our web site for those who are not able to attend.
We hope to see you next week!
Regards,
Yewah Lau, Forest Planner
Coconino National Forest
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November public meetings are scheduled to gather early public input on developing Forest Plan language Interested members of the public are invited to engage in the revision of the Coconino National Forest’s Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan). The public will learn about the Forest Plan revision process to date, comment on current draft desired conditions for the forest, and provide ideas for the development of guidelines and management approaches.
Three meetings will be held between 4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.:
Monday, November 8 – Flagstaff, AZ
Radisson Woodlands Hotel, 1175 W Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Tuesday, November 9 – Cottonwood, AZ
Cottonwood Recreation Center, 150 South 6th St, Cottonwood, Arizona 86326
Wednesday, November 10 – Happy Jack, AZ
Happy Jack Lodge, (directions found at http://www.happyjacklodge.com/)
Between 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. an open house focusing on ecological plan components will be held in each location.
Following the open house, a workshop on the recreation plan components will begin with a presentation promptly at 6:00 pm. Individuals planning to attend the recreation workshop should arrive by 6:00 and plan to stay until 8:30 pm.
To allow for maximum consideration during the next step in the planning process, comments related to the subjects of the November meetings should be submitted by December 10, 2010 by email at: coconino_national_forest_plan_revision_team@fs.fed.us or online via the Contact Us page (http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/contact/index.shtml). Written comments may also be mailed or delivered to Coconino National Forest, Attn: Plan Revision, 1824 S. Thompson, Flagstaff, AZ 86001.
Please note that comments are always welcome and will be considered in subsequent steps of the plan revision process. Names and addresses submitted in response to any request for comments are also considered part of the public record for this project and may be released to the public if requested under the Freedom of Information Act. Providing contact information is optional.
The Forest Plan revision process is following an aggressive schedule, yet opportunities for public involvement will be available throughout the revision process.
