New Dixie National Forest advisory stand-by sought

CEDAR CITY — The U.S. Forest Service is seeking applicants for a replacement position with the Dixie National Forest resource advisory panel in Utah.

Dixie National Forest Supervisor Rob MacWhorter says in a statement the 15-member Dixie Resource Advisory Committee has responsibility to recommend forest management projects for about $1.5 million in 2011.

MacWhorter says replacement members attend meetings with the 15 commissioners, ready for appointment by the federal Secretary of Agriculture to a permanent vacant position.

The position is for a representative of a recognized environmental, wild horse or burro group, wildlife or hunting organization, or watershed association.

The deadline for applications to the Dixie National Forest office is Jan. 31.