WCNRC May Meeting Minutes

Members present: Allison Cochran, Chair, Mike Henshaw, Vice Chair, Kerri Roberts, Secretary, Jeremy McDonald, Andy Scott, and guest Felicia Humphries

Allison opened the meeting reporting that the Bankhead Liason Panel had just met. Everything went well. They meet quarterly.

Mike stated he will be at the RAC meeting in Montgomery on June 7.  Andy Scott added that he may also send Shane Haskins to that meeting. Shane is Mike Cook's replacement at the Forest Service.

Jeremy reported on the Junior Ranger program at Payne Demo on May 7.  There were about 100 people including 7th graders, FFA members, and the workers.  Allison asked if next year the stations could be more challenging since these kids had been to FAWN and also came last year to Jr. Ranger. They came 2 years in a row, because teacher Kevin England requested it.

Jeremy also reported his Forestry FFA team got 2nd place at district and individually placed 5th, 8th and 12th.  He asked about paying them award money from the $400 the WCNRC approved for the team. The only expense they had used the money for was the compasses.

Allison reminded us the Fishing Derby is Saturday, June 1. All hands on deck!

Andy Baril discussed the possibility of WCNRC doing a Landowner Field Day or not. He volunteered to head up the field day. It was decided to do one, but wait until possibly next spring.

Meeting adjourned. Next meeting June 20.

Upcoming May WCNRC Meeting Reminder

We hope you can join us for our May meeting this Thursday, May 16, at the U.S. Forest Service Office at 9:00 a.m. We will be discussing highlights of last week's Junior Ranger program, and the upcoming Fishing Derby, which is June 1.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Youth Fishing Derby 2019

Forest Service Hosts Alabama Resource Advisory Committee Meeting

On June 7, 2019, the USDA Forest Service will host a meeting of the federally designated Secure Rural Schools Resource Advisory Committee (RAC). The advisory committee intent is to enhance community collaboration with federal officials who manage the National Forests in Alabama. The meeting will be held at the Forest Service office located at 2946 Chestnut Street, Montgomery, AL 36107 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

 

The Secure Rural Schools RAC provides advice and recommendations to the Forest Service on the development and implementation of special projects as authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, Public Law 110-343.  Special projects can maintain infrastructure, improve the health of watersheds and ecosystems, protect communities and strengthen local economies. Alabama’s RAC consists of 15 people selected to serve on the committee by the Secretary of Agriculture.

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss mission and operating guidelines, chairman responsibilities, discuss the status of current approved projects, and current Title II funding amounts and processes for project recommendation. RAC information, including the meeting summary/minutes can be found at the following website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/​main/​alabama/​workingtogether/​advisorycommittees.

 

The meeting is open to the public. The agenda will include time for people to make oral statements of three minutes or less. Individuals wishing to make an oral statement should request in writing by May 31, 2019, to be scheduled on the agenda. Anyone who would like to bring related matters to the attention of the committee may file written statements with the committee staff before or after the meeting. Written comments and requests for time to make oral comments must be sent to Lisa Kamnikar, Alabama RAC Coordinator, 2946 Chestnut Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36107; by email to lisa.kamnikar@usda.gov, or via facsimile to 334–241–8113. For more information contact Tammy Freeman Brown, Public Affairs Staff Officer, at 334-241-8144 or email tammy.freemanbrown@usda.gov.

Bankhead Liaison Panel Meeting Announcement

(Double Springs, AL)  May 8, 2019 ---- The next meeting of the Bankhead Liaison Panel will be held Tuesday, May 14th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Moulton Recreation Center, HA Alexander Park, 13550 Court Street, Moulton, Alabama.  Meeting topics will include an update on the proposed 2019 Southern Pine Beetle Mitigation and Restoration project, Recreation and Roads program updates, Eastern Spotted Skunk project and Wildlife Monitoring program updates, and America’s Longleaf Million Acre Challenge.   The meeting will adjourn by 8:00 p.m.  The meeting is open to the public.  Anyone interested in the management of the Bankhead National Forest is invited.  If you have any questions, please call 205-489-5111.

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