HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2001-025 Resolution supporting legislation to provide for a Pilot Program on Cooperative ForestryORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION
Pilot Program on Cooperative Forestry
WHEREAS, the appropriate management of the forest resources in the County of Orange
is of strategic importance, in terms of both environmental and economic resources, and
WHEREAS, the County and the North Carolina Division of Forest Resources share
common interests and goals in promoting public awareness of the maintenance and
protection of this resource, and
WHEREAS, the County and the Division of Forest Resources have discussed the
potential for a joint program on cooperative forestry in the County, and
WHEREAS, a pilot program on cooperative forestry may illustrate ways that other local
governments and state agencies can collaborate and partner on issues of mutual interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the County of Orange Board of Commissioners supports legislation to provide for a
pilot program on cooperative forestry in the County, between the N.C. Forest Service, the
County and the Orange Soil and Water District. The pilot program, as proposed would
include exploration of a joint forest management plan public relations campaign and
other cooperative ventures related to communication and notification.
Upon motion of Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Carey, the
foregoing resolution was adopted this the 6`h day of March, 2001.
I, Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners for the County of
Orange, North Carolina, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of so
much of the proceedings of said Board at a meeting held on March 6, 2001 as relates in
any way to the adoption of the foregoing and that said proceedings are recorded in
Minute Book No. 30 of the minutes of said Board.
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WITNESS my hand and the seal of said County, this 7h day of March, 2001.
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