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Forestry committee talks about invasive species, sign placements

Forestry committee talks about invasive species, sign placements
Members of the city of Medford Comprehensive Planning Steering Committee met Tuesday evening to continue work on updating the city’s comprehensive plan. Group members reviewed sections of the plan dealing with housing, transportation and economic development. The consultant working with the city noted the city’s zoning codes need to be brought up to date and made more accessible Despite a willingness for the city to work with prospective developers, the consultant noted they may not even approach the city with a potential project if they see the codes appear to be too restrictive. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
Forestry committee talks about invasive species, sign placements
Members of the city of Medford Comprehensive Planning Steering Committee met Tuesday evening to continue work on updating the city’s comprehensive plan. Group members reviewed sections of the plan dealing with housing, transportation and economic development. The consultant working with the city noted the city’s zoning codes need to be brought up to date and made more accessible Despite a willingness for the city to work with prospective developers, the consultant noted they may not even approach the city with a potential project if they see the codes appear to be too restrictive. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS

The expansion of invasive species such as buckthorn could have a big impact on future county forest management unless efforts are made to control them.

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