Comments to the Forest Trust Land Advisory Committee Introductions, thanks for time at the meeting today Comments to the Forest Trust Land Advisory Committee Presented by Bob Van Dyk of the Wild Salmon Center and North Coast State Forest Coalition October 30, 2015
Recent history 2001 – FMP – 50% older forest 2008 – Conservation reduced. 40% older forest all districts. 2011 – Conservation reduced. 30% older forest in FG, AST. 2012 – Conservation area rule 2014 – Conservation areas designated - 20% (includes stream buffers) 2015 -- ?
70-30 Modeling
NCSFC Recommendation Reject 70-30: Major conservation decreases Seek Governor/BOF twin goals: Increase financial viability of ODF Increase conservation Incremental approach Revenue Diversification Habitat Conservation Plan
We are eager to work with others to seek a balanced plan. Thank you!