Forestry committee approves administration fees

By RICHARD JENKINS

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HURLEY — Given the increased number of requests for these services, the Iron County forestry committee Tuesday approved creating a number of administrative fees for some work done by the forestry department.

“These fees would basically cover my time putting (the paperwork) together and any other administrative fees we have,” said Forestry and Parks Administrator Eric Peterson.

Several committee members also pointed out the time spent on the paperwork is time Peterson can’t be dealing with other issues and projects and the fees can serve as some co...