Forest Management Committee Members
The Forest Management Committee consists of seven members who have interest, knowledge or experience in multi-resource forest management, which includes forest ecology, forest management, watershed management, wildlife, fisheries, botany and recreation. Of the seven members, five must live within Arcata City limits and two may live or work in the Arcata Planning Area. See current vacancies and residency qualifications.
Terms
Committee members serve three year staggered terms ending July 31.
| Lowell Diller Term: 2015 |
Russell Forsburg, Chair Term: 2014 |
| Michael Furniss Term: 2014 |
Danny Hagans Term: 2016 |
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Dennis Halligan |
Yana Valachovic Term: 2016 |
| Jim Naylor Term: 2015 |
Staff Liaison: Mark Andre Environmental Services |
Powers and Duties
The powers and duties of the Forest Management Committee are as specified in the Arcata Municipal Code, Sections 2234 to 2237. These powers and duties are outlined as follows:
A. To serve in an advisory capacity to the Council, Commissions or City staff as appropriate in matters relating to:
- Implementation of the Arcata Community Forest/Jacoby Creek Forest Management Plan;
- Forestry issues within the Arcata Planning Area; and
- Forest management issues on other City-owned forest land.
B. To review timber harvest plans prior to their filing with the California Department of Forestry for conformance with the goals and policies of the Forest Management Plan, Monitoring Plans and Recreation Plans.
C. To make recommendations to the Council for amendments to the Forest Management Plan that may become desirable based upon experience with implementation.