The U.S. Forest Service is hosting a series of open houses this summer to gather public comment on the latest draft of the management plan for the Nantahala and Pisgah national forests. Each event will focus on newly proposed geographic areas that are near the meeting site, as well as the overall revised draft. Agency staff will be on hand to answer questions.
For a complete listing of these meetings, or to learn more about the revision process, visit the plan revision page.
The closest open house to Asheville will happen Tuesday, July 25, from 3-6 p.m. at the Appalachian Ranger District Office, 632 Manor Road, Mars Hill.
Public comments may also be emailed to NCplanrevision@fs.fed.us.
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