Ozark Forests Committee Debates Trails, Funds, and Visitor Fees
Published Date: 4/1/2025
Notice
Summary
The Ozark-Ouachita Resource Advisory Committee is meeting soon to talk about projects and funding for forests in Arkansas and Oklahoma. They’ll also discuss recreation fees for popular outdoor spots. If you love these forests or live nearby, this meeting could affect how the land is cared for and how much you might pay to enjoy it.
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Recommendations on Forest Projects and Funding
The Ozark-Ouachita Resource Advisory Committee will meet to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service on projects and funding for forests in Arkansas and Oklahoma under Title II of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. If you live near these forests or use them, the committee's recommendations could influence which projects get funded and how the land is managed.
Review of Recreation Fee Proposals
The committee will make recommendations on recreation fee proposals for sites on the Ouachita and Ozark-St. Francis National Forests within counties in Arkansas and Oklahoma, consistent with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. If you visit these sites, the committee's recommendations could affect how much you pay to use recreation areas or facilities.
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