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Show TaOFO Planning In Davis Forest Areas The County Commission and U.S. Forest Service will coordinate planning efforts and consult with one another before issuing announcements an-nouncements of changes, according ac-cording to a cooperative agreement recently signed. "THE AGREEMENT will have an impact on planning in the county", says Rob Scott of the County Planning Department. Depart-ment. Since the forest land is adjacent to the county land, master planning is necessary. "We predict there will be a need for more recreation in the area", says Mr. Scott. "This is a concern of the Forest Service, particularly in regard to camping and picnicing facilities", he said. "FEW PEOPLE think about the importance of vegetation on the moun-tainland. moun-tainland. Vegetation influences in-fluences other things such as wildlife, water, fire protection, protec-tion, etc. An extensive study is planned to study vegetation." vegeta-tion." As part of the recent planning plan-ning effort, the two entities will work together in specific areas. "Each year we can both budget planning monies and work together to avoid duplication, using their ex- pertise to help with the nearby county land", said the planner. THE FINDINGS will not specify if building should occur oc-cur in a paritcular area or not but will recommend certain care and vegetation should building occur. It goes without saying that improper vegetation can cause erosion, flooding and fires, la |