NORTH CAROLINA - Next Phase of Nantahala & Pisgah National Forests Plan Revision Begins Greetings BRC Action Alert Subscribers, The U.S. Forest Service National Forests in North Carolina, have announced that the agency has begun the next phase of revising the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests Land and Resource Management Plan (the Forest Plan). During this plan development phase, the Forest Service, with input from members of the public and representatives of other governmental and non-governmental organizations, will determine the management practices necessary to accomplish the desired goals, and the effects those practices may have on the land. The Forest Service will then draft the proposed revised Plan and draft Environmental Impact Statement. The public has 45 days to comment on the Notice of Intent (NOI), the Preliminary Need for Change and the Proposed Action, which was published in the Federal Register on March 12, 2014. Anyone interested in the two national forests is encouraged to submit comments on the NOI to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) by April 28, 2014. Comments or questions about plan revision can be sent by email to [email protected]. For those who prefer regular mail, written comments can be mailed to National Forests in North Carolina, Nantahala and Pisgah Plan Revision, 160 Zillicoa St. Suite A, Asheville, NC 28801. Once the Plan is completed, the monitoring phase will begin as the Plan is implemented, and will continue until the next forest plan revision. Each national forest has a management plan that is updated about every 15 years. More information about the plan revision process is available on the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests Plan Revision website at fs.usda.gov/goto/nfsnc/nprevision. Thanks in advance and, as always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact BRC. Ric Foster Public Lands Department Manager BlueRibbon Coalition 208-237-1008 ext 107 The BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC) is a national non-profit organization that champions responsible recreation and encourages a strong conservation ethic and individual stewardship, while providing leadership in efforts to keep outdoor recreation alive and well -- all sports; all trails. With members in all 50 states, BRC is focused on building enthusiast involvement with organizational efforts through membership, outreach, education and collaboration among recreationists. 1-800-BLUERIB - BlueRibbonCoalition.Org _______________________________________________________ As a non-profit, grassroots organization funded primarily by membership dues and donations, we greatly appreciate your support. Visit sharetrails.org/make-a-difference-now to help fund our efforts to protect your trails!
Posted on: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 10:20:51 +0000
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