The Hood River County Commission has asked staff to prepare a plan to reopen County Forestlands to recreation for local residents without causing an influx of out-of-area visitors to come in.  Commissioners discussed the issue during their Monday evening online meeting, and have scheduled another session on Thursday at 4:30 to receive a plan from staff.  All members of the panel expressed a desire to get the forestlands opened again to local residents, with Bob Benton saying there was an important mental health component.  Karen Joplin noted the County appears to be in the downward trajectory for COVID-19 after participating in a meeting with Governor Kate Brown on the framework for reopening the state with an estimate of a first phase coming on May 4.  Chairman Mike Oates says time was needed to get a plan from staff and to coordinate with local support groups.  It appears a reopening of the forestland would go back to what was first attempted by the County, with staging areas and restrooms remaining closed.  Commissioners also indicated they would want to have a closure of parking on Post Canyon Road, noting that area tends to become congested, something they want to avoid in a trail reopening.