The U.S. Forest Service expects to acquire several acres of sensitive land in the Lake Tahoe Basin this year.

Three parcels are in the Tahoe Mountain area on the South Shore that total 9.39 acres. Near Cave rock are 18 acres that will be purchased.

The price will be based on fair market value.

These acquisitions are part of the Santini-Burton Act.

A 40-acre site, also near Cave Rock, will be bought with Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act funds.

Bob Rodman, Forest Service land program manger, can answer questions about the purchases. He is at (530) 543.2613.