[Thespiritexpress] Pending THP in area Mitchell Creek

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> Hello all.  I ma not exactly sure where this is, but here is the info for those that are concerned.

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> From: Rod <rodjones at mcn.org <mailto:rodjones at mcn.org>> 
> Sent: Monday, October 12, 2020 8:26 PM
> To: grorby at mcn.org <mailto:grorby at mcn.org>
> Cc: Linda Perkins <lperkins at mcn.org <mailto:lperkins at mcn.org>>
> Subject: Re: Pending THP in area 
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> Ginny,
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> The bureaucrats at CDF are engineering a quick approval on this, set for possibly Thursday (if you can believe that).  I’ve asked repeatedly for a copy of the 1991 THP that they pulled and it is not forthcoming.  I’ve finally figured out how to get a no-charge copy of the THP if anybody cares to read through part or all.  Instructions below... Meanwhile, if people have even one smidgen of concern, I’d urge them to go to this website and register that concern along with a request that they defer approval so that the public has time to review and comment in at least a half-meaningful manner.  
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> Here’s what to do and where to go:
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> The CDF website is called CALTREES.  You can simply search for that term and it will take you to the site.  Once there, they lay some cute little traps that I’ll help folks avoid.  At the main page, you’ll see two big white boxes, entitled “Everyone” and “Registered.”  You can avoid registering and simply click on the tab in the white box that says, “Search Plans.”  That takes you to what looks like a crazy and somewhat complicated page entitled, “Search for Records.”  Now, I made the mistake of trying to enter data for all of their five boxes.  And I also entered the THP # along with the standard suffix of “MEN” for Mendocino.  That screws up the search.  Just go to the Document Number box and type in: 1-20-00168.  Forget everything else there.  Click the “Search” button and you’ll get either 3 results of records (shown at bottom of screen) or, if the computer likes you, I’ve had as much as 10 show up.  (Don’t understand why...crazy, crazy.)  
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> Now, if they want to comment on line at this page, they must register first (which is quite simple) and then click the “Submit Public Comment” button.  That is the safe and smart way to go, only be sure to copy the text of your email and save it for your file.  Alternately, they can simply use regular email addressed as follows:  santarosareviewteam at fire.ca.gov <mailto:santarosareviewteam at fire.ca.gov>
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> But I’d urge anyone who gives a hoot (as in preserving owl habitat!), to at least register your opinion that more time is needed for public review.  I’m going to immerse myself in it some tomorrow and also considering hiring a professional evaluator to assist.  But a community upswell would be greatly welcomed at this point.  
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> From: Ginny Rorby <mailto:grorby at mcn.org>
> Sent: Monday, October 12, 2020 9:29 AM
> To: daniel.harrington at wildlife.ca.gov <mailto:daniel.harrington at wildlife.ca.gov> ; angela.liebenberg at wildlife.ca.gov <mailto:angela.liebenberg at wildlife.ca.gov>
> Cc: rhiannon.korhummel at wildlife.ca.gov <mailto:rhiannon.korhummel at wildlife.ca.gov> ; mailto:Donald.Powers at wildlife.ca.gov <mailto:Donald.Powers at wildlife.ca.gov>
> Subject: Pending THP in area 
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> I live across the street from this planned THP. I’m very concerned about protecting the integrity of Mitchell Creek, which has been documented by Fish and Wildlife to contain steelhead and pacific giant salamander larvae. I would be happy to have you visit. In the meantime, I wish to be informed about your plans, since my property will be impacted by this cut. 
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> Ginny Rorby
> www.ginnyrorby.org <http://www.ginnyrorby.org/>
> www.ginnyrorby.org/blog <http://www.ginnyrorby.org/blog>
> www.mcwc.org <http://www.mcwc.org/>
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> Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2020 10:02 AM
> To: Ginny Rorby <grorby at mcn.org <mailto:grorby at mcn.org>>
> Subject: Pending THP in area 
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> Ginny,
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> We just learned of a 542-acre THP in JDSF by CDF that has just been filed on 9-30 with possible approval date of 10-15.  Huge swath of JDSF across the road from you.  Apparently a similar one was prepared but never filed about 20 years ago.  Not sure if community pressure stopped that one or not.  CDF’s forester Julia Rhoads has been rather coy and unresponsive about questions on this subject, especially the prior THP that was pulled.  Your thoughts?  Think the MC community can rise up or will want to?  We’re exploring it further now because it abuts Maribeth’s parcel out end of Mitchell Creek Drive.  
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> Rod
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> Rodney R. Jones
> P.O. Box 189
> Mendocino, CA 95460
> 707.937.0549
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