DEC Contact: Stephanie Mossey (845) 256-3154 July 06, 2022
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DEC SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON DRAFT NEVERSINK RIVER UNIT MANAGEMENT PLANPublic Comments on Proposed Management Plan Accepted Until Aug. 19 |
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the release of the Draft Neversink River Unit Management Plan (UMP) for public comment. The plan guides the future uses and management of approximately 8,644 acres of DEC-managed public lands within the Neversink River Unit in the towns of Forestburgh, Highland, Mamakating, and Wawarsing. “These properties are popular recreational destinations for hiking, fishing, paddling, camping, hunting, and more,” said DEC Regional Director Kelly Turturro. “DEC is dedicated to improving access, preserving natural features, and protecting fish and wildlife habitats on these lands.” The unit includes: the Neversink River Unique Area; Wolf Brook Multiple Use Area; Hickok Brook Multiple Use Area; Oak Ridge Multiple Use Area; and Painters Hill Multiple Use Area. The properties are “green certified” forested public land in Sullivan and Ulster counties and managed by DEC’s Division of Lands and Forests.
DEC is holding a public meeting at the Sullivan County Legislative Meeting Room of the Sullivan County Government Building, 100 North St, Monticello NY 12701, on Aug. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. The public meeting will provide an opportunity to learn more about the proposed management actions in the draft UMP and public comments will be accepted following a presentation that provides an overview of the draft plan. Proposed management actions will be guided by DEC's Strategic Plan for State Forest Management, which focuses on ecosystem health and diversity, economic benefits, recreational opportunities, forest conservation, and sustainable management. Comments can be submitted by Aug. 19, 2022, by mail to DEC Division of Lands and Forests, 21 South Putt Corners Rd. New Paltz, NY 12561, and by email to R3.UMP@dec.ny.gov. |
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