This forum is a place to read about, comment on, and contribute to developing a long-term plan for Jackson State Forest.

Jackson Forest is a 50,000-acre publicly owned redwood forest located in Mendocino County, less than 4 hours drive from San Francisco. After being halted by court actions for almost eight years, operations in Jackson Forest are resuming under a management plan approved in January 2008. A key element of this plan, which reflected a consensus among timber and environmental interest, is an independent advisory group.

The Jackson Advisory Group (known affectionately as the JAG), has three years in which to develop a long-term landscape plan for the forest, including what parts of the forest will ultimately be restored to old growth and what and how parts will be managed for timber production and recreation. The advisory group will also work with the state to develop a world-class research and demonstration program.

The charter of the group is broad, and it has the support of the director of the state forestry department and the state Board of Forestry. The recommendations of the advisory group will set the course of this public redwood forest for decades to come.

Now is your chance to affect the future of the forest. Participate by attending advisory group meetings, joining advisory group subcommittees, submitting a post for this forum, or just commenting on other posts here. You can make a difference. The advisory group wants your input.

Thanks for participating!

Vince