Alpine County Forest Meeting: Funding and Fees Discussed
Published Date: 6/4/2025
Notice
Summary
The Alpine County Resource Advisory Committee is holding a public meeting to talk about projects and funding for local forest areas. They’ll also discuss recreation fees for spots in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. If you live nearby or love outdoor fun, this meeting could affect how your forest is cared for and how much you might pay to enjoy it.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Recreation Fee Proposals Discussed
The committee will make recommendations on recreation fee proposals for sites on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest within Alpine County. If you visit or use those forest sites, those recommendations could affect how much you might pay to enjoy them.
Local Projects and Funding Advice
The committee will provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service about projects and funding consistent with Title II of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. If you live nearby or use local forest land, those project and funding decisions could affect how the forest is cared for and local project priorities.
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