The Forest Service seeks citizens, local officials, and other representatives to serve on the Black Hills Resource Advisory Committee (RAC).
The RAC works closely with the Black Hills National Forest to recommend projects that protect, restore, and enhance natural resources on private and public lands.
Projects are all on or adjacent to the Black Hills within Pennington, Lawrence, and Custer County boundaries.
The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture will make the appointments to the board.
The Forest Advisory Board is made up of 15 members and is split equally between the three categories listed below:
Category A:
• Organized labor or non-timber forest product harvester groups
• Developed outdoor recreation, off-highway vehicle, commercial recreation
• Energy and mineral development or Commercial or recreational fishing interests
• Commercial timber industry
• Federal grazing permit holders or land use permit holders within the RAC area
Category B:
• Nationally recognized environmental organizations
• Regionally or locally recognized environmental organizations
• Dispersed recreation
• Archaeological and historical interests
• Nationally or regionally recognized wild horse or burro groups, wildlife or hunting organizations or watershed associations.
Category C:
• State-elected office holders
• County or local elected officials
• American Indian tribal representatives from tribes within or adjacent to RAC area
• School officials or teachers
• Citizens representing the affected public at large
Those interested in serving a 4-year term on the RAC must apply by February 3, 2025, to be considered for a seat.
