North Savery project opens to public input

One of Governor Mead's priority areas for analysis and treatment of insect and disease infestation will be discussed at two upcoming public meetings to be held by the U.S. Forest Service.

The proposed North Savery project, located about 15 miles west of Encampment, is primarily concerned with silvacultural treatments, but also includes travel and recreation management on the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District.

District ranger Melanie Fullman explained, "Whenever we are doing any type of major activity, and I think this would certainly qualify, we are going to include travel management as pa...