PARKS -- A long-term agreement for managing the 280-acre Trautman property adjacent to Riverside State Park near Nine Mile will be considered by the Washington Parks and Recreation Commission meeting in Spokane on Thursday.

Spokane County acquired the property earlier this year using Conservation Futures Program funding.

The meeting is set for 9 a.m. at CenterPlace Event Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley.

Also on the meeting agenda is discussion about selling wind-blown, downed timber at the Crystal Falls State Park Property near Colville. In July, strong winds in the area toppled or damaged a significant number of trees.

 The commission meets seven times a year at various locations around the state.

The 280-acre Trautman parcel, also known as Nine Mile Conservation Area, borders State Parks property on three sides.

The property will provide opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding and other passive recreation activities as well as protect and conserve wildlife habitat, parks officials say.