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Mendocino County, CA – The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) presented the draft Forest Management Plan for the Jackson Demonstration State Forest (JDSF) during a facilitated discussion with the Jackson Advisory Group (JAG) on Monday, September 22, 2025.
Feedback received from the JAG and public will help guide continued improvements to the plan. After revising the plan to incorporate this feedback, CAL FIRE will host a series of public meetings in Fort Bragg, Ukiah, Sacramento, and online this fall to further engage the public.
Public Meeting Schedule:
Monday, October 20, 2026 — 5:00–7:00 PM
Virtual (Zoom) – Register here
Monday, October 27, 2026 — 5:00–7:00 PM
Caspar Community Center – North Room
15051 Caspar Road, Caspar, CA
Monday, November 3, 2026 — 5:00–7:00 PM
Saturday Afternoon Clubhouse
107 S. Oak Street, Ukiah, CA
Monday, November 10, 2026 — 5:00–7:00 PM
California Natural Resources Agency, Room TBA
715 P Street, Sacramento, CA
These meetings will open a new public comment period on the draft plan. All input will be carefully reviewed and considered in the development of the final plan, scheduled to go before the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection for adoption in early 2026.
“Public and tribal input is essential to shaping the future of the Jackson Demonstration State Forest,” said Kevin Conway, Demonstration State Forest Program Manager. “The comment period provides an important opportunity for communities, tribal partners, and stakeholders to share their knowledge, perspectives, and priorities, ensuring the management plan reflects both local values and long-term stewardship of the forest.”
Additional registration links and a new JDSF Management Plan website will be available soon. For the latest updates, visit www.jacksonstateforestplan.com.
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