DNR Welcomes Public Input On State Forest Annual Work Plans
Comment Deadline February 8 (extended to February 15)
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently seeking public comment on the proposed 2014 fiscal year work plan for Potomac Garrett, Green Ridge, Savage River, Chesapeake and Pocomoke State Forests.
“Healthy forests benefit Maryland’s citizens, visitors and natural resources,”
said Steve Koehn “We are calling on the public to help us establish the best,
most efficient management plan for these State forests.”
State Forest annual work plans identify the work that is to be accomplished on
the forest in the next fiscal year within the scope of the forest's long-range
management plan. The plans will address establishment, growth, composition,
health and quality forest management operations, along with maintenance and
construction projects, and other required work.
This public forum is the third step in a three-step review process to establish
the work plan. The first is an internal review by a team of resource
professionals from the fields of wildlife, fisheries, heritage, forestry,
recreation, water resources, and resource planning. The second step is a review
by an appointed advisory committee. After the period of comment, the forest
manager will make final adjustments to the plan.
Participants can view the proposed State Forest annual work plans by clicking on
the State Forest name below and then email their comments to
JPERDUE@dnr.state.md.us. The
proposal is accompanied by a description, field data summary, objective and a
map of the vicinity. Comments should reference the specific forest, page, and
item number so that the forest experts can understand and properly utilize the
participants input. Specific comments can be very useful in helping manage our
State Forest. The deadline for public viewing and comments is February 8, 2013.
View the work plans for the following forests:
- Green Ridge State Forest
- Savage River State Forest
- Potomac-Garrett State Forest
- Chesapeake Forest/Pocomoke State Forest
Jack Perdue, (JPERDUE@dnr.state.md.us) thank you.-->