Cutthroat Competition: Consider the fate of a fragile species
10/16/2009
Credit:
Paul Shepard, author
The Durango Herald
http://durangoherald.com/sections/Opinion/2009/09/27/Cutthroat__competition/
As part of the recent land swap discussion, we should consider values that do not equate well to dollars, as they are priceless
The U.S. Forest Service recognizes articles identified in the Wild & Scenic Rivers Acts as "outstandingly remarkable values" or ORVs. These are features in the forest of such high value, the Forest Service is directed to manage them so as to retain their character. In order for the people to make more informed decisions about the proposed land swap, I feel it important to share these values.
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