To allow the LTSF Management Plan Advisory Group to review comments from the public hearing of August 31, 2010 and provide recommendations to the DOF to help in preparation of a management plan for the LTSF.; Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 6:15 p.m. ...

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
Division of Forestry

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

MPAG MEETING:

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 6:15 p.m.

PLACE: Bear Creek Educational Forest, 8125 Pat Thomas Pkwy., Quincy, FL 32351

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: To allow the LTSF 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 LTSF.

PUBLIC HEARING:

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 6:30 p.m.

PLACE: Bear Creek Educational Forest, 8125 Pat Thomas Pkwy., Quincy, FL 32351

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: To solicit comments from the public on the management of the LTSF. Comments may be presented orally or in writing at the hearing. Written comments may also be submitted to the: DOF’s LTSF, 865 Geddie Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32304, Attention: Chris Colburn and should be mailed so as to arrive at the office by the date of the public hearing.

MPAG MEETING:

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, September 1, 2010, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Bear Creek Educational Forest, 8125 Pat Thomas Pkwy., Quincy, FL 32351

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: To allow the LTSF Management Plan Advisory Group to review comments from the public hearing of August 31, 2010 and provide recommendations to the DOF to help in preparation of a management plan for the LTSF.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: LTSF, 865 Geddie Road, Tallahassee, FL 32304, Chris Colburn 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 LTSF 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).