Forest Management Committee

Meetings
  • 7 a.m.
  • 2nd Thursday of each month of at call of the Chair
  • Arcata City Council Chamber

Agendas & Agenda Archives

  1. July 12, 2018 (PDF)
  2. June 14, 2018 Cancelled (PDF)
  3. May 10, 2018 - Cancelled (PDF)
  4. April 12, 2018 (PDF)
  5. March 8, 2018 - Cancelled (PDF)
  6. February 8, 2018 (PDF)
  7. January 11, 2018 - Cancelled (PDF)
  8. December 14, 2017 - Cancelled (PDF)
  9. December 7, 2017 - Special (PDF)
  10. November 9, 2017 - Cancelled (PDF)
  11. October 12, 2017 (PDF)
  12. September 14, 2017 (PDF)
  13. August 10, 2017 - Cancelled (PDF)
  14. July 13, 2017 (PDF)
  15. June 8, 2017 - Canceled (PDF)
  16. May 11, 2017 - Cancelled (PDF)
  17. May 2, 2017 - Special Meeting (PDF)
  18. April 13, 2017 - Canceled (PDF)
  19. March 20, 2017 - Study Session between Energy and Forest Management Committees (PDF)
  20. March 9, 2017 (PDF)
  21. February 9, 2017 Canceled (PDF)
  22. January 12, 2017 (PDF)
  23. December 8, 2016 - Cancelled (PDF)
  24. November 10, 2016 - Cancelled (PDF)
  25. October 13, 2016 (PDF)
  26. October 6, 2016 Special - Cancelled (PDF)
  27. September 8, 2016 Cancelled (PDF)
  28. August 11, 2016 (PDF)
  29. July 14, 2016 - Cancelled (PDF)
  30. June 9, 2016 - Cancelled (PDF)
  31. May 26, 2016 - Special (PDF)
  32. May 12, 2016 - Cancelled (PDF)
  33. April 14, 2016 (PDF)
  34. March 10, 2016 Cancelled (PDF)
  1. February 2 & 4, 2016 Special (PDF)
  2. February 11, 2016, Cancelled (PDF)
  3. January 14, 2016 (PDF)
  4. December 14, 2015 Special (PDF)
  5. December 10, 2015 Cancelled (PDF)
  6. March 12, 2015 (PDF)
  7. May 14, 2015 (PDF)
  8. June 11, 2015 (PDF)
  9. July 9, 2015 (PDF)
  10. August 13, 2015 (PDF)
  11. September 10, 2015 Cancelled (PDF)
  12. October 8, 2015 Special (PDF)
  13. November 12, 2015 Cancelled (PDF)
  14. July 2, 2014 Special (PDF)
  15. April 16, 2015 Special (PDF)
  16. April 9, 2015 Cancelled (PDF)
  17. December 11, 2014 Cancelled (PDF)
  18. October 9, 2014 Cancelled (PDF)
  19. August 14, 2014 Cancelled (PDF)
  20. August 6, 2014 Special (PDF)
  21. July 17, 2014 Special (PDF)
  22. July 10, 2014 Cancelled (PDF)
  23. June 12, 2014 Cancelled (PDF)
  24. April 10, 2014 Cancelled (PDF)
  25. March 6, 2014 Special (PDF)
  26. March 13, 2014 Cancelled (PDF)
  27. March 12, 2015 (PDF)
  28. January 9, 2014 Cancelled (PDF)
  29. September 11, 2014 (PDF)
  30. May 8, 2014 (PDF)
  31. February 13, 2014 (PDF)
  32. February 12, 2015 (PDF)
  33. January 8, 2015 (PDF)
  34. November 13, 2014 (PDF)

Members


  • Michael Furniss, Chair
    Term: 2020
  • Dennis Halligan, Vice Chair
    Term: 2021
  • Ken Hoffman
    Term: 2021
  • Staff Liaison: Mark Andre, Environmental Services

  • Russell Forsburg 
    Term: 2020
  • Danny Hagans
    Term: 2019
  • Jack Naylor
    Term: 2021
  • Yana Valachovic
    Term: 2019

Overview


The Forest Management Committee was established in 1999 by the adoption of Ordinance Number 1292, replacing the Forest Management Advisory Committee which was established in 1981 by the Arcata Community Forest/Jacoby Creek Forest Multiple Use Management Plan and authorized by Resolution Number 801-43.

The Committee's primary function is to advise Council and Commissions in matters relating to forestry issues within the City-owned forest land, and review timber harvest plans for conformance with the goals and policies of the Forest Management Plan, Monitoring Plan and Recreation Plans. The Forest Management Committee’s powers and duties are outlined in Arcata Municipal Code Sections 2234 to 2237.

The Forest Management Committee consists of seven members who have interest, knowledge or experience in multi-resource forest management, which includes forest ecology, forest management, watershed management, wildlife, fisheries, botany and recreation. Of the 7 members, five must live within Arcata City limits and two may live or work in the Arcata Planning Area. See current vacancies and residency qualifications.

Powers & Duties


The powers and duties of the Forest Management Committee are as specified in the Arcata Municipal Code, Sections 2234 to 2237. These powers and duties are outlined as follows:

A. To serve in an advisory capacity to the Council, Commissions or City staff as appropriate in matters relating to:
  1. Implementation of the Arcata Community Forest/Jacoby Creek Forest Management Plan;
  2. Forestry issues within the Arcata Planning Area; and
  3. Forest management issues on other City-owned forest land.
B. To review timber harvest plans prior to their filing with the California Department of Forestry for conformance with the goals and policies of the Forest Management Plan, Monitoring Plans and Recreation Plans.
C. To make recommendations to the Council for amendments to the Forest Management Plan that may become desirable based upon experience with implementation.


Annual Reports to Council


Please view the Annual Forest Management Reports.