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sustainability into county government . Stancil also expects the report will be referred to the EDC to consider indicators that are more economic in nature . This most likely will be on the CfE 's January agenda . CfE members requested that the report be shared with them electronically . Stancil noted that on page 24 of the agenda packet was a quarterly public hearing announcement that included American Stone Quarry's request for a special use permit and zoning reclassification . Because the land use plan amendment was already passed , these are the next steps in the process . Stancil noted that special use permits allow the board to place conditions on proposed activities . In June of 2000 , the CfE made a request to the BOCC that there be a full biological evaluation of the site . Stancil said the Planning staff has recommended such an evaluation and he understands that it is to be completed in time for final action next year . Stancil then updated the CfE on the upcoming Timber Harvest Information Session ( November 28 , 2000 ) . He noted that a planning meeting was held and gave brief synopsis . Stancil said that he would serve as moderator unless someone from the CfE was interested in doing so . The timber harvest meetings will be organized in two parts - - one now and one next spring . The focus of the first meeting is to have everyone in the same room learning together about timber management and harvesting , what it is , who does it, why they do it , what alternatives exist, the range of management options , all with a goal of increasing our common understanding . The spring session would be to consider policy implications - - what are the issues and concerns that need to be addressed . Stancil gave an overview of what information would be presented by the six panelists along with their views on the most critical issues in timber management and harvesting today . Judd Edeburn will discuss a range of different forest management options . Rick Hamilton will discuss landowner assistance programs from the Cooperative Extensive Service . Fred Cubbage will talk about what was learned from the recent chip mill study , including data on conversion of hardwood forests to pine . Barny Barnard will discuss the role of private forestry consultants . Jim Ellis will talk about forest management plans , enforcement and monitoring . Finally , Rich Ducker will comment on the authority of local and state government with respect to timber harvesting . The February meeting will focus more on policy concerns . DRAFT CFE 10/09/00 Minutes Page 5 of 7 L:\Carol\CFEMIN\CFE NOV2000-richrevised . doc