RES-2001-025 Resolution supporting legislation to provide for a Pilot Program on Cooperative Forestry

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ORANGE 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. I WITNESS my hand and the seal of said County, this 7h day of March, 2001. S r 'Zo.." �y Z�2&j Clerk to the Bo d of Commission s