Meeting date changed to Feb. 8 for the Black Diamond Area Stewardship Plan
Help King County Parks
develop stewardship recommendations for three King County open spaces in the Black
Diamond area by attending a February 8 public meeting in Ravensdale.
Forest Stewardship Planning Process
King County Parks is
developing a stewardship plan for three open spaces in the Black Diamond area, including Black Diamond Open
Space, Ravensdale Retreat Natural Area and Henry’s Ridge Open Space.
Come to a Feb. 8 public meeting to learn about draft management recommendations, which will focus on forest health and
guide long-term stewardship of the three sites.
The meeting is set for 6-8:30 p.m., in the Commons at Tahoma Junior High
School in Ravensdale. King County Parks Division representatives will
provide information about the three open spaces and present draft management recommendations about stewardship and uses for the area.
The upcoming meeting will include a short presentation and an opportunity for
public comment. Written comments will be accepted until Tuesday February 28.
King County Parks will present a summary of the community’s input and draft
recommendations for the Black Diamond Area Stewardship Plan. Meeting participants will have an opportunity to share
their views on the draft recommendations and ask questions.
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Black Diamond Area Forest Stewardship
Public Meeting
Wednesday, Feb. 8
6-8:30 p.m.
Tahoma Junior High School - Commons
25600 SE Summit Landsburg Rd.
Ravensdale
For information about the meetings or to provide input, contact Kelly Heintz at
206-477-6478 or kelly.heintz@kingcounty.gov.
Forestlands Tour
As part of the
stewardship planning, King County Parks will offer a field trip to tour the forests in the Black Diamond Area. Participants will have an opportunity to tour the forestlands
and discuss stewardship with forest scientists from the University of
Washington School of Environmental and Forest Sciences. Stay tuned for a tour date.
About
King County Parks
King County Parks - Your Big Backyard - offers more than 200 parks and
28,000 acres of open space, including such regional treasures as Marymoor Park
and Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park, 175 miles of regional trails, 215
miles of backcountry trails and a world-class aquatic center. By cultivating
strong relationships with non-profit, corporate and community partners, King
County Parks enhances park amenities while reducing costs.
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