AGRICULTURAL USE PERMITS AVAILABLE AT BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER

Date: November 6, 2013
Contact: Rachel Norton Green, 870/365-2776

The National Park Service is soliciting bids for agricultural permits covering thirty-four (34) parcels in portions of Buffalo National River within Newton and Searcy Counties in Arkansas. In the parcels being offered, agricultural use is limited to hay cutting. The permit will be issued based upon the highest bid for the parcel and/or a demonstrated ability and willingness to abide by the conditions of the permit.  The permit has a five (5) year term with the annual permit fee due at the start of each year. Bids must be received by the National Park Service in Harrison no later than2:00 PM onNovember 25, 2013.  The bid packet will be available online at:https://www.nps.gov/buff/agsup.htm. For more information or to receive a bid packet in the mail please contact Rachel Green Norton at 870-365-2776 ore-mail us.