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ROADLESS FORESTS

Protecting our most pristine forests from development; Preserving resources for wildlife and humankind.

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How to Protect Roadless Areas? Wilderness Society tells advisory committee that 2001 rule is key

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November 24, 2008 - WASHINGTON – An advisory committee meeting Nov. 18-19, agreed to make two key recommendations to Colorado and federal government agencies regarding Colorado’s attempts to establish its own roadless rule, which would weaken the 2001 national rule that currently protects roadless forests in most of the rest of the country. more

Roadless forests keep Golden Eagles soaring in Colorado skies

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November 21, 2008 - When I think about birds of prey, the first idea that comes to mind is a strong sense of presence. Even more when it is the Golden eagle. This bird is the king of the skies — a great hunter living in mountainous areas. But this royalty member, beyond its magnificent features, is vulnerable to human activities. Without our efforts to protect the roadless forests the bird calls home, human impacts would be far worse. more

Bush’s Last Assault: Offering the backcountry to industry (Part 3 of 6)

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November 18, 2008 - I’ve worn out more than a few pairs of boots over the years tromping around Idaho’s backcountry. I suspect I’ll wear out before I see all of this scenic land. more

Bush’s Last Assault; What the outgoing administration still has planned for our wild lands

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November 14, 2008 - Throughout the past eight years, the Bush administration has treated our country’s wild lands as if they belong to industry. Through a series of short-cut measures and regulations that have cut science and the public out of decision making, the administration has consistently rolled back environmental protections and sharply favored industrial use and exploitation of our wild lands above all other public concerns. And they’re not done yet. more