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:
- Implementation of the Arcata Community Forest/Jacoby Creek Forest Management Plan;
- Forestry issues within the Arcata Planning Area; and
- 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.