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DRAFT 9 / 13 / 00 Timber Harvesting : Current Practices and Alternatives Information Session November 28, 2000 7 : 30 p . m . Stanback Middle School NC 86 , between Hillsborough and Chapel Hill Proposed Session Agenda ' 10 7 : 30 Introductions and Welcome ( ? ) What is the issue/problem to be addressed? 2 . 7 : 35 Purpose of Session ( moderator Andy Sachs ) To disseminate information on timber harvesting and explore alternative methods. What alternatives exist? Get everyone on the same page in terms of information about what can/can 't be done. Also, cover ground rules for evening. One page mission statement to be prepared. 3 . 7 : 45 Presentations / Comments by Panelists Each member of the panel will have 7 minutes to address their role and " what you see as the most important issue in timber harvesting techniques today . " Panelists can submit written material as handout and/or have AIV if desired (also will be table in lobby for information/presentation boards). Quick wrap-up after comments to close. Panel members • Judson Edeburn, Duke Forest Resource Manager • Rick Hamilton, Extension Forestry Specialist, NCSU • Fred Cubbage, N. C. State • Rich Ducker, Institute of Government • Barney Barnard, Private timber consultant • Representative of N. C. Forest Service 4 . 8 : 30 Question and Answer ( moderator) 5 . 9 : 00 Next Steps / Needed Follow - up ? Important item . Alternative techniques and market alternatives learned about . Public education/awareness ? Forum once everyone is more knowledgeable . Other follow - up meetings ( regional ? ) 6 . 9 : 15 Adjournment and " Mingling " PR plans: press release, newspaper article, flyer, direct mail. Rafalow to draft letter to editor/guest column and circulate to cfe. Meeting of panelists, moderator and CFE rep (Tucker) in early-November.