Forest Service Seeks Members for Rogue-Umpqua Resource Advisory Committee
The Forest Service is seeking Oregon residents to serve on the Rogue-Umpqua Resource Advisory Committee, which reviews projects involving trails, watersheds, wildlife habitat, and other public land improvements.
ROSEBURG, Ore. - Douglas County residents interested in local forests and public lands have an opportunity to help review projects proposed for federal funding. The Umpqua and Rogue River-Siskiyou national forests are seeking members for the Rogue-Umpqua Resource Advisory Committee.
The 15-member committee reviews proposals and recommends projects to federal land managers under the Secure Rural Schools program. Its work covers projects in Douglas, Lane, Klamath, and Jackson counties. Members bring a range of perspectives, including those of schools, local governments, tribes, recreation groups, forest industries, and environmental organizations.
Projects the committee considers can include road and trail maintenance, watershed restoration, improvements to fish and wildlife habitat, control of invasive weeds, and the return of native species. The committee’s recommendations help guide funding toward work that benefits public lands and nearby communities.
Prospective members must live in Oregon. The Forest Service says it seeks local representation and a mix of interests on the committee. Residents can learn more about membership and the committee’s work on the Umpqua National Forest committees page. The page does not list a membership application deadline.
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