Wednesday, April 23, 2008

National Forests Next Target For Anhilation?

Bush's forest legacy may yet prove simliar to the administration's disregard for humanity, the environment and justice. The 2005 National Forest Management Act was struck down by a federal court recently, a major victory for the environment. However, new developments may demonstrate the abilities of the Bush administration to undermind the ruling.
http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/041108EA.shtml

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*National parks at risk of private development*
editorial By The Denver Post
04/25/2008 02:11:27 PM MDT
http://www.denverpo st.com/opinion/ ci_9044893
More than 40 years ago, federal lawmakers decided to set aside specific oil and gas leasing revenue to buy recreational land for the enjoyment of the American people.But instead of establishing a strong tradition of land acquisition, raiding that fund appears to have become the norm. It's a practice that must be reconsidered.Lack of funding is the crux of why 55 national parks are left without money for critical land acquisition needs, according to a recent report by the National Parks Conservation Association.

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