Now through Oct. 20, 2008, citizens may comment on the proposed 2009 fiscal year work plans for: Green Ridge, Pocomoke, Potomac-Garrett, and Savage River State Forests. recently developed by Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service. Public input will help us to ensure that our State Forest’s resources are prudently managed for the benefit of all our citizens and the resource itself.
“DNR manages state forests to improve wildlife habitat, and offer recreational opportunities and sustainable forest products,” said DNR Forest Service Director Steve Koehn. “I encourage citizens to participate in the public meeting process and contribute their ideas and suggestions to improve the quality of our state forests.”
The annual plans identify goals and work for the forests’ management during the next fiscal year, including silvicultural operations, restoration, maintenance and construction projects within the scope of the forests’ long-range management plan.
The online public hearing is the final step in a three-step review process. The first phase involves an internal review by a team of wildlife, fisheries, heritage, forestry, recreation, water resources and planning professionals. The second step is a review by the state forest advisory committees. After reviewing and considering public comments, the forest manager finalizes the plan.
Participants can complete an online form for each specific State Forest Annual Work Plan. The comments will be available for viewing online and updated on a weekly basis. We will only publish your first name and first initial of your last name to assure your privacy. Our privacy policy prevents us from sharing your personal contact information with anyone, however your comments will become part of the public record.
Public comments will be posted online and will be updated weekly.
View the work plans for the following forests:
Green Ridge
Pocomoke
Potomac Garrett
Savage River
