To solicit comments on management of the Belmore State Forest. Comments may be presented orally or in writing through the virtual platform at the hearing. Written comments may also be submitted to FFS’s Belmore State Forest Office at 4980 SR 16 W, ...
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
The Florida Department of Agriculture, Florida Forest Service announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: August 25, 2020, 10:30 a.m., Belmore State Forest Management Plan Advisory Group
PLACE: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1997232493916348941
Per Governor DeSantis’ Executive Order 20-69, requirements for an in-person meeting, as described in Chapter 259.032(8)(b), F.S., have been suspended, specifically allowing for virtual meetings to occur during the COVID-19 pandemic. Any persons unable to attend these public meetings virtually have the option to attend a locally-hosted, live-stream of the meeting at the UF/IFAS Clay County Extension Office, 2463 FL-16, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. Any participants wishing to attend in person must adhere to all CDC social distancing guidelines, including the use of a facial covering while inside the meeting.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: To solicit comments on management of the Belmore State Forest. Comments may be presented orally or in writing through the virtual platform at the hearing. Written comments may also be submitted to FFS’s Belmore State Forest Office at 4980 SR 16 W, Starke, FL 32091 to the attention of Daniel Head and should be mailed so as to arrive at the office prior to the date of the public hearing.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Copies of a working draft of the plan and the management prospectus are available before the date of the public hearing online at https://www.fdacs.gov/Public-Notices; by contacting the Belmore State Forest in writing at 4980 SR 16 W, Starke, FL 32091; or contacting Daniel Head at (904) 529-2357.
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 72 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Belmore State Forest in writing at 4980 SR 16 W, Starke, FL 32091; or contacting Daniel Head at (904) 529-2357. 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).
If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence from which the appeal is to be issued.
For more information, you may contact: Belmore State Forest in writing at 4980 SR 16 W, Starke, FL 32091; or contacting Daniel Head at (904) 529-2357.
Document Information
- Hearing Meeting:
- https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1997232493916348941 Per Governor DeSantis’ Executive Order 20-69, requirements for an in-person meeting, as described in Chapter 259.032(8)(b), F.S., have been suspended, specifically allowing for virtual meetings to occur during the COVID-19 pandemic. Any persons unable to attend these public meetings virtually have the option to attend a locally-hosted, live-stream of the meeting at the UF/IFAS Clay County Extension Office, 2463 FL-16, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. Any participants wishing to attend in person must adhere to all CDC social distancing guidelines, including the use of a facial covering while inside the meeting.
- Subject:
- To solicit comments on management of the Belmore State Forest. Comments may be presented orally or in writing through the virtual platform at the hearing. Written comments may also be submitted to FFS’s Belmore State Forest Office at 4980 SR 16 W, Starke, FL 32091 to the attention of Daniel Head and should be mailed so as to arrive at the office prior to the date of the public hearing.
- Meeting:
- hearing
- Contact:
- Copies of a working draft of the plan and the management prospectus are available before the date of the public hearing online at https://www.fdacs.gov/Public-Notices; by contacting the Belmore State Forest in writing at 4980 SR 16 W, Starke, FL 32091; or contacting Daniel Head at (904) 529-2357.