Proposals sought for forest improvements
The San Juan National Forest Secure Rural Schools Title II Resource Advisory Committee is accepting proposals to benefit the lands and resources of the forest and the rural economies of La Plata and Dolores counties.
Projects may focus on restoring watersheds, decommissioning or maintaining roads, removing noxious weeds, thinning vegetation or otherwise improving the condition of the national forest and adjacent lands.
Projects should create employment opportunities through maintenance of existing infrastructure, implementation of stewardship objectives or restoration of land health and water quality.
Applicants must receive approval for Title II project proposals through the appropriate county and San Juan National Forest Ranger District.
Proposals that meet the intent of the legislation will be reviewed by the committee April 29. The committee will provide recommendations to the Forest Service about which projects should be funded.
Proposals must be submitted no later than March 28 on the San Juan National Forest website, www.fs.usda.gov/sanjuan, under the “Quick Links” column labeled “San Juan NF RAC.”
For more information, call Ann Bond at 385-1219.
Herald Staff
