WHEREAS: The forests of Mendocino County are important for its economy, environment, and wildlife, and for the recreation, nourishment, and education of its citizenry, and

WHEREAS: Jackson Demonstration State Forest comprises 50,000 acres of forest land and is a unique and valuable forest asset whose future is of great importance to Mendocino County, and

WHEREAS: The State of California under the auspices of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection manages Jackson Demonstration State Forest;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: the County of Mendocino strongly urges the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to expedite development of a new management plan for Jackson Demonstration State Forest, and