Just got an email regarding the DNR's ongoing planning process at Tahuya State Forest and Green Mountain.

For those unaware, the DNR is conducting the same process at Tahuya (Belfair) that they did at Reiter. More info is here: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/RecreationEduc...rec_plans.aspx
There is an open survey right now that everyone should take: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/greentahuyaplan


The DNR has selected their planning committee, and at first glance the list is a bit concerning to me:

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In selecting the 12 committee members, we looked for individuals with diverse recreational interests who could roll up their sleeves and commit to the planning process for the next year or so. The Recreation Planning Committee members and their primary recreation interests are:

Christine Daniel - hiking, motorcycling, scenic driving, and camping

Jim Davis - horseback riding, nature observation, and camping

Steve Decoy - hiking, mountain biking, motorcycling, fishing, nature observation, scenic driving, geocaching, and mushroom picking

Herb Gerhardt - hiking, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, nature observation, scenic driving, and target shooting

John Keates - hiking, mountain biking, motorcycling, hunting, camping and target shooting

Dori Leckner - hiking and scenic driving

Christopher Lemke - hiking, mountain biking, nature observation, scenic driving and firewood cutting

Heidi McCutchen - horseback riding, hiking, atving, scenic driving, and camping

Bill McKinney - hiking, and hunting

Ken Meidell - hiking, and mountain biking

Dennis Ohlde - hiking, hunting, fishing, nature observation, scenic driving, camping, picnicking, target shooting

Michael Welander - mountain biking, 4x4ing, hunting, and camping
Out of 12 members, only 3 list motorcycling as one of their recreation interests (this despite the fact that well over three quarters of the attendants of the first meeting were dirtbikers, and dirtbikers make up the vast majority of Forest users)

In contrast, 10 out of the 12 list hiking as one of their interests. Does anyone know any of these people personally? Can we be reassured that there are actually one or two passionate riders on the committee, or are we totally screwed?

We absolutely can NOT afford to lose another inch of trail in Western Washington. Any input or opinions on this would be great.
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Sorry this taken from northwest thread on Thumper talk

Now we can see how they loaded the board with there picks sos they shut it down.
Also taken from TT
Just got an email regarding the DNR's ongoing planning process at Tahuya State Forest and Green Mountain.

For those unaware, the DNR is conducting the same process at Tahuya (Belfair) that they did at Reiter. More info is here: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/RecreationEduc...rec_plans.aspx
There is an open survey right now that everyone should take: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/greentahuyaplan


The DNR has selected their planning committee, and at first glance the list is a bit concerning to me:

Quote:
In selecting the 12 committee members, we looked for individuals with diverse recreational interests who could roll up their sleeves and commit to the planning process for the next year or so. The Recreation Planning Committee members and their primary recreation interests are:

Christine Daniel - hiking, motorcycling, scenic driving, and camping

Jim Davis - horseback riding, nature observation, and camping

Steve Decoy - hiking, mountain biking, motorcycling, fishing, nature observation, scenic driving, geocaching, and mushroom picking

Herb Gerhardt - hiking, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, nature observation, scenic driving, and target shooting

John Keates - hiking, mountain biking, motorcycling, hunting, camping and target shooting

Dori Leckner - hiking and scenic driving

Christopher Lemke - hiking, mountain biking, nature observation, scenic driving and firewood cutting

Heidi McCutchen - horseback riding, hiking, atving, scenic driving, and camping

Bill McKinney - hiking, and hunting

Ken Meidell - hiking, and mountain biking

Dennis Ohlde - hiking, hunting, fishing, nature observation, scenic driving, camping, picnicking, target shooting

Michael Welander - mountain biking, 4x4ing, hunting, and camping
Out of 12 members, only 3 list motorcycling as one of their recreation interests (this despite the fact that well over three quarters of the attendants of the first meeting were dirtbikers, and dirtbikers make up the vast majority of Forest users)

In contrast, 10 out of the 12 list hiking as one of their interests. Does anyone know any of these people personally? Can we be reassured that there are actually one or two passionate riders on the committee, or are we totally screwed?

We absolutely can NOT afford to lose another inch of trail in Western Washington. Any input or opinions on this would be great.
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Heres a link to the thread https://ewmxschools.com/eve/for...1607236/m/1377069623

heres a good one
Here is what an online search found about the committee members.....


• Christine Daniel - hiking, motorcycling, scenic driving, and camping
Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group

• Jim Davis - horseback riding, nature observation, and camping
Backcountry Horseman

• Steve Decoy - hiking, mountain biking, motorcycling, fishing, nature observation, scenic driving, geocaching, and mushroom picking
Bremerton Cruisers

• Herb Gerhardt - hiking, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, nature observation, scenic driving, and target shooting
Mason County Public Hospital Commissioner


• John Keates - hiking, mountain biking, motorcycling, hunting, camping and target shooting
Mason County Parks Dept Director


• Dori Leckner - hiking and scenic driving
Kitsap County Parks & Recreation Dept.

• Christopher Lemke - hiking, mountain biking, nature observation, scenic driving and firewood cutting
South Kitsap School District Director


• Heidi McCutchen - horseback riding, hiking, atving, scenic driving, and camping
Real Estate Agent- Quad riding listed as main sport


• Bill McKinney - hiking, and hunting
City of Bremerton Forestry Manager


• Ken Meidell - hiking, and mountain biking
Meidell is a founding member of the Outdoor Industry Association’s Business to Business Standards Group and is an active member in numerous environmental access and conservation organizations. In his free time he enjoys mountain biking, snowboarding, backpacking, sea kayaking and snowshoeing.


• Dennis Ohlde - hiking, hunting, fishing, nature observation, scenic driving, camping, picnicking, target shooting
Bremerton Sportsman Club


• Michael Welander - mountain biking, 4x4ing, hunting, and camping
Quadrapaws 4X4 Club

If we lose another place to ride I am going to be beside myself. I took the survey, once again guys we NEED to fight for our RIGHT to ride.

Did you see how they stacked the committee to so they can create a bridal trails type park?

I wouldn't think the locals down there would want to give up all the disposable income that is spent there in the summer. If they are even in the loop?

John Keats is one of us and works for government. A good guy.