Save Jones State forest Proposed Amendment
Save Jones State Forest has drafted proposed language to the State of Texas Education Code intended to protect Jones State Forest for future generations.
Provision (a) is designed to list the acceptable uses of Jones State Forest and emphasizes low impact uses that preserve the natural character of the forest.
Provision (b) is to ensure that the Education Board seeks expert planning assistance from scientists at Texas Parks and Wildlife to make sure that the permitted uses do not conflict with long-term maintenance of the natural quality of the forest.
Provision (a) is designed to list the acceptable uses of Jones State Forest and emphasizes low impact uses that preserve the natural character of the forest.
Provision (b) is to ensure that the Education Board seeks expert planning assistance from scientists at Texas Parks and Wildlife to make sure that the permitted uses do not conflict with long-term maintenance of the natural quality of the forest.