April 8, 2017 Forest Service blows up small dams with high explosives to ‘restore creeks to natural state’ “When the main dam was blown up,” May said, “it was a shock.” May also questioned Forest Service statements that residents several years ago…
March 18, 2017 Federal withdrawal of resource-rich lands threatens Minnesota jobs, way of life “This politically motivated decision, coming in the final days of the administration of President Barack Obama, is inconsistent with current national policy. It could…
March 17, 2017 Michigan landowners testify about Forest Service harassment, seizure of property Hinkson testified he was approached, unannounced, by USFS and Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials about the location of his camp. Casperson’s constituent was…
March 6, 2017 Worried about carbon dioxide emissions? Logging is the answer! The more concerned people are about climate change, the more they should be interested in active management to restore forest health. Yet many of…
February 25, 2017 ‘Emotion’ behind Colorado bill to protect property, human rights from feds still simmering The emotional stories of hardships drew the attention of several of the committee members. Rep. Tim Leonard (R-25) in particular asked about the current…
February 22, 2017 Forest Service confiscates private property despite willingness of landowners to negotiate The government’s claim that it, and hence the public, had a right to use the property without purchasing or negotiating with the family for…
February 20, 2017 Grazing, management by ranchers critical to environmental health in West But what does this decline mean for the health and vitality of our public lands? Like your lawn, which needs trimming and mowing, rangelands…
October 6, 2016 Forest Service to halt mining in Okanogan County The U.S. Forest Service is taking steps to prevent future mining at about 340,000 acres of federal lands in Washington’s Methow Valley. Leslie Weldon, deputy…
September 7, 2016 Forest Service takes heat for fuel load in Gap Fire Residents frustrated; feel Gap Fire was preventable Kassi Nelsonpublished by NBC Klamath Horse Creek, Calif. — Much of the Horse Creek Community is turned…
