October 20, 2017 When good intentions lead to environmental disaster He thought his experiment was good for the environment, but scientists warned for years that the Marine Forests Society’s actions were harmful and spreading…
October 18, 2017 ‘Equal Access to Justice’ abuses impede responsible forest management The act was passed in 1980 to help veterans with disabilities pursue claims against the federal government. Today it has been expanded, largely by…
October 13, 2017 Can wild horses help solve the West’s wildfire scourge? “This plan posits the redisposition of approximately 50,000 wild horses held in BLM and USFS corrals in and around selected wilderness forest areas via…
October 3, 2017 New bill would engage local stake holders in coal mine reclamation Offering community groups protection from ‘undeserved’ liability, as well as relief from barriers to participation in reclamation projects, the Community Reclamation Partnership Act is…
September 30, 2017 Growing wild horse population may imperil Utah’s sage grouse Those declining numbers, says BLM spokeswoman Lisa Reid, put the agency in conflict with its own sage grouse management directives intended to boost the…
September 29, 2017 Enviros issue bizarre lawsuit to recognize human rights of river, ecosystem DGR is committed to stopping “industrial civilization from burning fossil fuels.” The organization wants society to revert to a “sustainable” culture without the modern form of…
September 25, 2017 How Vermont sugar maple producers are helping migratory birds “Wildlife-friendly programs are not a new concept in agriculture. For years, bird-friendly coffee and wildlife-friendly ranching labels have encouraged consumers to consider how animals…
September 19, 2017 Forest Service supports minerals exploration northeast of Mount St. Helens The Forest Service mission is to “sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests … to meet the needs of present and…
September 12, 2017 Conservation efforts need more private property rights, less politics “…embracing private property rights, as free market environmentalists have long advocated, can provide real, permanent conservation. Buying sensitive habitats, procuring conservation easements and giving…
September 11, 2017 Science confirms fuels reduction policies needed to stem wildfires Across the country, particularly in the west, national forests have millions of dead and dying trees. Growth and mortality rates far outpace fuels reduction…
