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� <br /> DRAFT 8/ 31 /00 17 <br /> Timber Harvesting : Current Practices and Alternatives <br /> Information Session <br /> November 28, 2000 <br /> 7 : 30 p . m . <br /> Stanback Middle School <br /> NC 86 , between Hillsborough and Chapel Hill <br /> Proposed Session Agenda <br /> 1 . 7 : 30 Introductions and Welcome ( CFE chair? ) <br /> What is the issue/problem to be addressed? <br /> 2 . 7 : 35 Purpose of Session ( moderator Andy Sachs ) <br /> To disseminate information on timber harvesting and explore alternatives to <br /> clear-cutting. What alternatives exist? Get everyone on the same page in terms <br /> of information about what can/can 't be done Also cover ground rules for <br /> evening. One page mission statement to be prepared. <br /> 3 . 7 : 45 Presentations / Comments by Panelists <br /> Each member of the panel will have 8 minutes to address their <br /> role and " what you see as the most important issue in timber <br /> harvesting techniques today . " Panelists can submit written material as <br /> handout and/or have AIV if desired (also will be table in lobby for <br /> information/presentation boards). Five minutes after comments to close, <br /> Panel members <br /> • Judson Edeburn, Duke Forest Resource Manager <br /> • Rick Hamilton, Extension Forestry Specialist, NCSU <br /> • Dan Richter, Duke or Fred Cubbage, NCSU <br /> • Rich Ducker, Institute of Government <br /> • Barney Bernard, Private timber consultant <br /> Also invite Haven Wiley and Livy Ludington (TLC Prime Forest report), representative from <br /> timber industry, UNC forester; citizens concerned with clear-cutting from previous <br /> discussions; Forest Service Employees for Responsibility and Forest Legacy program; <br /> Southern Environmental Law Center. Other advisory boards and civic groups to be invited. <br /> 4 . 8 : 30 Question and Answer ( moderator) <br /> 5 . 9 : 00 Next Steps / Needed Follow - up ? <br /> Alternative techniques and market alternatives learned about . Public <br /> education/ awareness ? Could do forum once everyone is more knowledgeable . <br /> Other follow- up meetings ( regional ? ) <br /> 6 . 9 : 15 Adjournment and 7 Mingling " <br />