Hello all,

I have a couple of updates for you.  The Land Allocation Committee has asked for some additional time to gather input from two interest groups not yet heard from in order to include that information in its recommendations.  That will be done this month and at its April meeting.  So while we will hear some key Committee findings at the March meeting, review of its full report and the vote on whether to make it a permanent committee will be done in May.   We will use the extra time this month to for those who attended the IFRP meeting to share their thoughts and major takeaways.

I’ve prepared a topic information sheet for major agenda items this month.  The descriptions are meant to clarify what the agenda item is about, what we have previously done, and what our objective for that item at this meeting is.    

See you Thursday, and thank you.  

Paul

Agenda item: Vote whether to adopt revised BCCs and decision making procedures

Potential clarified BCC language and refined decision making procedures were presented to the group at January’s meeting.  The Coalition asked that draft language for both be presented at February’s meeting for consideration.  Comments, clarifications, and suggested refinements were made at that time and afterwards on the PFC’s Discussion Forum (see http://www.payetteforestcoalition.org/pc_url_37237048 for meeting notes and Forum discussion).  Today’s objective is to consider the final wording and vote whether to adopt it. 

Agenda item: Consider Restoration Roadmap (Projects 6-8), vote whether to support

At the December 2016 PFC meeting, Forest Service and the PFC brainstormed a pathway for future projects.  Based on those discussions it presented a Restoration Roadmap of four priority landscapes and tentative timelines extending beyond 2019 for the group to consider at the February meeting.  The Coalition voted to support Project #5 (Mud-Goose).  Today’s objective is to vote on whether to support Projects 6-8.  Materials presented to the group are appended to the end of the February meeting agenda. 

Agenda item: Decide whether to provide letter of support for Woody Biomass Utilization Project

At the January meeting, Stephanie Nelson shared information about the Biomass Campus Assessment with the PFC.  The full document may be seen here.  After Stephanie’s presentation, it was suggested that the PFC consider providing a letter of support to the Woody Biomass Utilization Partnership as its efforts are linked to PFC restoration goals.  Today’s objective is to vote whether to do so.