Correct...and that IS what the land board is going to heavily consider in their decision. Unfortunately, wildlife and recreation are way down the list.
From what I've looked at, and obviously from the price disparity, and the fact the state is going to gain additional acreage...the piece that's now state is obviously more valuable.
I've spent a lot of time looking this over and have had numerous calls, etc. From what I've been hearing, the County Commission is split on oppose and support. I did hear that Cyrus Western is engaged at some level and is leaning toward opposing.
Finally, JM77 and I just talked about this and what we discussed is the lack of detailed analysis by the GF Department. I would like to have wayyyy more detail in particular on habitat, use days, etc. and there is also the issue of the reservoir that wasn't even mentioned. I know there are fish in it and that people do fish it...that will be a total loss.
I would like to know what the Governors office requires from the GF or what direction they are given to provide information wise in these exchanges. Most, if not all of the land exchanges I've looked at it gives the appearance that the GF is pretty neutral sounding in all of them....milk toast/ plain vanilla analysis if you will. I want, and need more information than just, "opportunity" if I'm to give any kind of sound judgement on these exchanges.