Open House to discuss proposed land sale by Forest Service and new facilities

Open House, Saturday, Sept. 24

Proposed Land Sale and New Administrative Facilities

Payson, Ariz.

Payson, Ariz. (Sep. 15, 2011) – Tonto National Forest officials announced today that there will be an open house on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2-4 p.m. at the Best Western Payson Inn, to provide information and solicit public input on the proposed land sale by the Forest Service and the construction of new administrative facilities and a helibase.

“During the open house we will be answering questions and asking for feedback about this proposed initiative as part of the scoping phase of this project,” stated Angie Elam, Payson district ranger.  “If you are unable to attend the open house, there are several other ways you can provide comments.” 

Written comments regarding the project can be sent by e-mail, mailed, or faxed.  The subject line should be “Payson Administrative Facilities Project.”  The deadline for the scoping phase is October 30.

Email:  comments-southwestern-tonto@fs.fed.us

Fax:  (602) 225-5295

Mail:

Payson Administrative Facilities Project

Attention: Rebecca Roof

Tonto National Forest

2324 E McDowell Rd.

Phoenix, AZ 85006

All input received is a matter of public record, so names and addresses of participants cannot be kept confidential.  Your name and address must be provided with your comments in order to be considered.  Information is also available by visiting the project website on the Tonto National Forest webpage www.fs.usda.gov/tonto , then to to the Land and Resource Management section:  Projects – Payson Admin Site Sale.

For additional information, please contact Deborah McGlothlin (559-920-4952), Rebecca Roof (602-225-5257) or Payson District Ranger Angela Elam (928-474-7900).