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|Mission=The mission of the Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board is to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Supervisor on a broad range of forest management issues, ensuring that management strategies reflect stakeholder input, environmental stewardship, and sustainable use of forest resources. | |Mission=The mission of the Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board is to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Supervisor on a broad range of forest management issues, ensuring that management strategies reflect stakeholder input, environmental stewardship, and sustainable use of forest resources. | ||
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'''Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board (BHNFAB)''' is a committee that offers guidance to the U.S. Forest Service in managing the Black Hills National Forest. It focuses on integrating diverse interests in forest management, including conservation, recreation, and economic activities, to ensure sustainable practices. | '''Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board (BHNFAB)''' is a committee that offers guidance to the U.S. Forest Service in managing the Black Hills National Forest. It focuses on integrating diverse interests in forest management, including conservation, recreation, and economic activities, to ensure sustainable practices. | ||
{{ | {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/blackhills/workingtogether/advisorycommittees}} | ||
==Mission== | ==Mission== | ||
The BHNFAB's mission is to advise the Forest Supervisor on matters concerning forest health, including fire management, insect and disease control, travel management, and the development or amendment of forest plans. It aims to balance ecological, economic, and recreational interests to manage the forest in a way that benefits all stakeholders while preserving the natural environment.< | The BHNFAB's mission is to advise the Forest Supervisor on matters concerning forest health, including fire management, insect and disease control, travel management, and the development or amendment of forest plans. It aims to balance ecological, economic, and recreational interests to manage the forest in a way that benefits all stakeholders while preserving the natural environment.<ref>USDA Forest Service. "Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board". USDA Forest Service, https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/blackhills/workingtogether/advisorycommittees (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> | ||
==Parent organization== | ==Parent organization== | ||
The BHNFAB operates under the United States Forest Service, which is part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Forest Service manages national forests and grasslands for multiple uses and benefits.< | The BHNFAB operates under the United States Forest Service, which is part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Forest Service manages national forests and grasslands for multiple uses and benefits.<ref>USDA Forest Service. "About the Forest Service". USDA Forest Service, https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> | ||
==Legislation== | ==Legislation== | ||
The board is chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972, which governs the operations of federal advisory committees.< | The board is chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972, which governs the operations of federal advisory committees.<ref>Federal Register. "Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board". Federal Register, https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/11/14/2023-24769/black-hills-national-forest-advisory-board (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> | ||
==Partners== | ==Partners== | ||
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* Conservation groups | * Conservation groups | ||
* Recreation and tourism organizations | * Recreation and tourism organizations | ||
* Timber and mining industries< | * Timber and mining industries<ref>USDA Forest Service. "Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board". USDA Forest Service, https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/blackhills/workingtogether/advisorycommittees (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> | ||
==Number of employees== | ==Number of employees== | ||
The board consists of 16 members, representing a cross-section of interests concerning the Black Hills National Forest.< | The board consists of 16 members, representing a cross-section of interests concerning the Black Hills National Forest.<ref>USDA Forest Service. "Black Hills National Forest - Advisory Committees". USDA Forest Service, https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/blackhills/workingtogether/advisorycommittees/?cid=stelprdb5319404 (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> | ||
==Organization structure== | ==Organization structure== | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
Formed in 2003 following a Forest Summit in Rapid City, the BHNFAB has been instrumental in fostering cooperation and understanding among stakeholders on how the Black Hills National Forest should be managed, significantly influencing forest management strategies.< | Formed in 2003 following a Forest Summit in Rapid City, the BHNFAB has been instrumental in fostering cooperation and understanding among stakeholders on how the Black Hills National Forest should be managed, significantly influencing forest management strategies.<ref>USDA Forest Service. "Black Hills National Forest - Advisory Committees". USDA Forest Service, https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/blackhills/workingtogether/advisorycommittees/?cid=stelprdb5319404 (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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