complete agenda - Florida Department of Environmental Protection

ARC Summary August 12, 2010
Ms. Marianne Gengenbach mentioned that there had been some baseline data collection
instruments developed that were proving to be somewhat cumbersome. An interagency task
force would be working together to refine those instruments to make them easier for the land
managers to use. She commended Mr. Singleton for his work at smoothing this process out
and thanked the agencies for their patience.
Mr. Green appreciated spreading the reviews out, and especially liked seeing that Lake Talquin
State Forest had met or exceeded their fire frequency targets over the last five years.
ARC ACTION: Mr. Cochran moved that this item (1) be placed on the consent agenda for
approval. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gregory. By a unanimous vote, the motion
was approved.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
ITEM 22: REQUEST: Presentation by Sonny Greene, Deputy Chief, Field Operations,
Florida Division of Forestry (DOR). DOF is researching and implementing bio-mass
utilization opportunities that enhance our land management programs while reducing
costs and generating state revenue. (Friday, August 13, 2010 meeting only)
ITEM 23: Management plans for properties 160 acres or smaller, minor amendments to
management plans and emergency items approved since the June, 2010 ARC meeting.
DISCUSSION: Mr. Farr briefly explained the process whereby these items had been approved.
There was no further discussion.
ITEM 24: Data analyses, criteria and methods employed to provide a
comprehensive, uniform overview of the merits of each project on the Florida
Forever land acquisition priority list; and their potential application to assist the
Council in ranking projects in priority order. (Friday, August 13, 2010 meeting only)
GENERAL ISSUES
ITEM 25: REQUEST: Receive public comment on general land acquisition and
management issues not included on this agenda.
There were no general land acquisition comments offered.
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