To allow the Myakka State Forest Management Plan Advisory Group to review comments from the public hearing of June 15, 2010 and provide recommendations to the DOF to help in preparation of a management plan for the Myakka State Forest.; Tuesday, ...

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
Division of Forestry

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry (DOF) and the Myakka State Forest Management Plan Advisory Group announce two public meetings and a public hearing to which all persons are invited.

MPAG MEETING:

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, June 15, 2010, 6:15 p.m.

PLACE: 4970 City Hall Boulevard, North Port, FL 34286

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: To allow the Myakka State Forest Management Plan Advisory Group to prepare for a public hearing later in the evening which will provide recommendations to the DOF to help in preparation of a management plan for the Myakka State Forest.

PUBLIC HEARING:

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, June 15, 2010, 6:30 p.m.

PLACE: 4970 City Hall Boulevard, North Port, FL 34286

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: To solicit comments from the public on the management of the Myakka State Forest. Comments may be presented orally or in writing at the hearing.

Written comments may also be submitted to: DOF’s Myakka State Forest, 4723 53rd Avenue, East, Bradenton, FL 34203, Attention: Ed Flowers, and should be mailed so as to arrive at the office by the date of the public hearing.

MPAG MEETING:

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, June 16, 2010, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: 4970 City Hall Boulevard, North Port, FL 34286

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: To allow the Myakka State Forest Management Plan Advisory Group to review comments from the public hearing of June 15, 2010 and provide recommendations to the DOF to help in preparation of a management plan for the Myakka State Forest.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Myakka State Forest, 4723 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34203 or contacting: Tom Williams at [phone].

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: DOF’s Myakka State Forest office at the above listed address. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).