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Regular Meetings
All meetings of the Forestry Review Committee (FRC) are open to the public. Any person is allowed to testify regarding the business of the committee. FRC meetings are subject to reasonable restrictions by the committee Chair as to order of presentation, length of time and subject matter.
Meetings are held at:
Humboldt County Planning and Building Department
3015 H Street
Eureka, CA 95501
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
Most Recent Agenda | View All Agendas and Minutes
Members
The Forestry Review Committee's terms and qualifications (PDF) are defined by ordinance.
| Member | Representing | Appointed | Reappointment | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Blair, District 1 | Blair Forestry | August 2, 2018 | September 9, 2020 | June 30, 2024 |
| Mark Distefano, District 2 | - | March 16, 2021 | - | June 30, 2024 |
| Mark Andre, District 3 | City of Arcata | June 14, 1994 | June 28, 2022 | June 30, 2026 |
| Jim Able, District 4 | Able Forestry Consultants | June 28, 1988 | June 28, 2022 | June 30, 2026 |
| Erin Kelly, District 5 | - | August 9, 2022 | - | June 30, 2026 |
| Yana Valachovic, At-Large | County Forest Advisor | June 27, 2006 | June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2026 |
| Chris Carroll, At-Large | Timberland Resource Consultants | March 28, 2000 | August 9, 2022 | June 30, 2026 |
| Kurt McCray, At-Large | CalFire | February 9, 2021 | - | June 30, 2024 |
| Michael Lommori, At-Large | - | August 9, 2022 | - | June 30, 2026 |
| Mari Wilson | County Assessor | - | - | - |
| Trevor Estlow, ex-officio | Humboldt County Planning & Building Dept. | - | - | - |
| Mari Wilson, ex-officio | Humboldt County Assessor | - | - | - |
Committee Appointments
Of the seven voting members, five are appointed individually by each Board Supervisor and two are appointed at-large by the full board. Appointees are not required to reside in the district of the Board Supervisor making the appointment but all appointees must reside within Humboldt County. All voting members must be Registered Professional Foresters in good standing and working in Humboldt County. Committee member terms are 4 years and expire on June 30 of the final year.
History
The FRC was originally established in 1952 by Ordinance No. 1711 of the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors and consists of seven voting and two ex-officio (non-voting) members. The FRC reviews technical forest-related matters of concern to Humboldt County and makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission.
Staff Contact
For more information about the FRC or to join the meeting notification email list, contact the Current Planning Division at 707-445-7541.
Of the seven voting members, five are appointed individually by each Board Supervisor and two are appointed at-large by the full board. Appointees are not required to reside in the district of the Board Supervisor making the appointment but all appointees must reside within Humboldt County. All voting members must be Registered Professional Foresters in good standing and working in Humboldt County. Committee member terms are 4 years and expire on June 30 of the final year.
History
The FRC was originally established in 1952 by Ordinance No. 1711 of the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors and consists of seven voting and two ex-officio (non-voting) members. The FRC reviews technical forest-related matters of concern to Humboldt County and makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission.
Staff Contact
For more information about the FRC or to join the meeting notification email list, contact the Current Planning Division at 707-445-7541.