Upcoming GMUG Webinars & Virtual Open Houses

The GMUG national forest will be hosting a virtual webinar series to provide an introduction to the Draft Forest Plan. The agency will give an overview of the planning process and the plan alternatives on Tuesday, August 17th and delve deeper into key issues identified by the public on Thursday, August 19th. HCCA encourages you to attend!

Additionally, dates have been selected for virtual open houses in September. Stay tuned to the GMUG’s webpage and HCCA’s social media for updates and Zoom links. The GMUG will be hosting a virtual open house event for each ranger district. HCCA encourages you to stop in and engage with the planning team and district staff.

The dates and times for these events are below:

Draft Forest Plan Webinar- Part 1

Draft Forest Plan Webinar- Parts 2 and 3

Tuesday, Aug. 17

9 a.m.-11 a.m.

4 p.m.-6 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 19

9 a.m.-11 a.m.

4 p.m.-6 p.m.

Topics:

Both Sessions: Overview of the planning process, structure of the document, key terms, comparison of alternatives, key issues, timeline and next steps

Topics:

AM: Recreation, Plan Components, Scenic Integrity Objectives, Recreation Opportunity Spectrum, Recreation emphasis corridors, Wilderness, Special Management Areas and Wild & Scenic Rivers

PM: Wildlife, Wildlife management areas, Plan components for Wildlife, Species Conservation Concern list. Lynx, Suitable Timber and Timber production

Open Houses via ZOOM :

• Sep. 9; 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Grand Valley RD

• Sep. 14; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Ouray RD

• Sep. 21; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Paonia RD

• Sep. 22; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Norwood RD

• Sep. 28; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Gunnison RD