NEWS

The U.S. Forest Service will form a new federal advisory board to provide input on the Northwest Forest Plan, which covers Northern California, Oregon, and Washington. Nominations for the advisory committee must be submitted by January 17. The group will consist of 20 diverse members from all three states, including scientists, organizations with an interest in the forests, and government, tribal, and public groups.

Resource:

The Chronicle: Forest Service Announces Northwest Forest Plan Advisory Committee

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