Nominees sought for new Forest Service committee
A new committee focused on revisiting recreation fees in national forests in 13 southern states and Puerto Rico is seeking nominations to fill its 11 seats.
The Southern Region Recreation Resource Advisory Committee will work under the U.S. Forest Service. Nominees must represent a range of forest-related interests, including recreational use, environment, outfitters, tourism, Native Americans and local government.
Appointees will serve two- or three-year terms. There is no pay, but members will receive travel and per diem expenses to attend meetings.
The committee's jurisdiction will cover the national forests in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Puerto Rico.
Nomination forms are due by Dec. 31. Mail to Recreation RAC Nomination, P.O. Box 1270, Hot Springs, Arkansas, 79102.
Carolina Mitchell, 501.321.5318 or r8This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
