Monday, January 30, 2012

Feds Propose New Rules To Manage National Forests

http://www.kpbs.org/news/2012/jan/26/feds-propose-new-rules-manage-national-forests/

When I first read this article, I was lost as to what was going to take place, just because the article seemed vague.  After reading it a second time, it made some what more sense.  From it I gathered that the 1982 planning rule is still in effect and needs to be updated... seeing as how it is over thirty years old and a lot has changed with the environment, I agree with this.  However, lawmakers don't seem to think along the same lines, seeing as how they shot down an opportunity in 2009 made by the Bush administration.  Is it because they don't want to get involved in trying to reestablish all the rules all over again? Or is it because what was set by Reagan in '82 really is better for the environment?

A meadow covered in wildflowers in the Cleveland National Forest in San Diego County.


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