H_RAA_2019A 03/07/2019 10:37:20 AM Committee Summary PUBLICSTAFF SUMMARY OF MEETINGHOUSE COMMITTEE ON RURAL AFFAIRS & AGRICULTURE Date 03/07/2019 Attendance Arndt X Buck X Buentello * Catlin * Lewis X McCluskie X McLachlan X Pelton X Titone X Valdez D. X Roberts X X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call Time 10:37:20 AM to 11:44:08 AM Place HCR 0107 This Meeting was called to order by Representative Roberts This Report was prepared by Jimmy Reed Hearing Items Action Taken hColorado State Forest Service Presentation Committee Discussion Only 10:37:21 AM Representative Roberts called the meeting to order. Colorado State Forest Service Presentation - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2019A/commsumm.nsf/0/5801B0085C63...$File/190307 AttachA.pdf?OpenElement 190307 AttachA.pdf Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2019A/commsumm.nsf/0/EAABD5F760A3...$File/190307 AttachB.pdf?OpenElement 190307 AttachB.pdf 10:37:43 AM Mike Lester, Director of the Colorado State Forest Service, came to the table to give a presentation on the Health of Colorado's Forests. A copy of his presentation was distributed [Attachments A]. 10:38:38 AM Mr. Lester discussed insects and disease activity, temperature trends, community protection plans, wildfires and the urban wild land interface, fire suppression, and what the Forest Service is doing to be more effective and proactive. Mr. Lester responded to committee questions. Molly Pitts, Executive Director of the Colorado Timber Industry Association, came to the table to respond to committee questions. 10:57:16 AM Jacque Buchanan, Deputy Regional Forester, came to the table to update the committee on the national forests and grasslands in Colorado. A handout was distributed [Attachment B]. 11:05:27 AM Ms. Buchanan, discussed economic benefits, forest health, shared stewardship, capitalizing on the authorities created by past legislation, timber harvesting, and responded to committee questions. 11:17:06 AM Ms.Pitts, Chris Treese, representing Club 20, and Chris Howell, Colorado Springs Utilities, came to the table to discuss Colorado Forest and Water Alliance. The panel discussed the communities, statement of purpose, membership, core beliefs, criteria, and 2019 priorities. 11:44:08 AM The committee adjourned.