While the Oneida County Board discusses a resolution opposing the Pelican River Forest project, another local government passed a resolution in support of it.The Pelican River Forest is a 70,000-acre conservation project that would secure easements on land in Oneida, Forest, and Langlade County for public recreation, timber harvesting, and the protection of natural resources.
The Oneida County Supervisor from the Town of Monico wants the County Board to voice its opposition to using state stewardship funds for the Pelican River Forest.As WXPR previously reported, the Conservation Fund is working to secure easements on 70,000 acres in eastern Oneida County and parts of Forest and Langlade Counties.
Eric Rempala gives public comment to the Oneida County Board Tuesday in support of the Pelican River Forest easements and against the resolution about it on the agenda. Photo by Katie Thoresen/WXPR
By Katie Thoresen, WXPR
The Oneida County Supervisor from the Town of Monico wants the County Bo
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