Stonyford Regional Meeting March 5, 2020
FireScape Mendocino (FSM) hosted a regional meeting in
Stonyford on March 5, 2020. The meeting
was focused on local issues and the primary goal was to seek input on what
folks want to accomplish with forest restoration after the Ranch Fire.
Approximately 40 people attended including Gary Evans,
Christine Hill, Lauren Johnson, and Bob Schneider that are FSM core-team
members. A number of Forest Service
scientists and specialists attended as well.
The morning session included presentations made by staff
from the Forest Service, Resource Conservation Districts, Central Valley Water
Board, and other stakeholders.
The afternoon breakout sessions focused on FSM’s communication
and messaging. Some attendees stated
they want a “Central Clearing House” where landowner questions could be
addressed. Other possible platforms include social media, phone trees, messages
from the Forest Supervisor, and a website.
Content on a FSM website might include agency, non-profits
and other important contact information; maps of projects both past and ongoing;
flow charts that show what approvals are needed for landowner projects; success
stories and photos and other helpful information.
The meeting highlighted the need enhanced collaboration
between stakeholders to share information and find ways to bring east and west
side communities together in support of healthy forests and landscapes in the
FSM project area.
