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NRC South Report January 2012 |
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 15:51 |
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The Forest Service released two important documents in January. The first is the long awaited Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for the National Forest System Land Management Planning Rule. The second is Forest Service Watershed Condition Framework.
After review of nearly 300,000 comments received on the proposed rule and draft environmental impact statement issued February 2011, Forest Service has released their preferred course of action for the national planning rule. The Record of Decision on the final planning rule is expected within 30 day of February 3, the official release date.
The preferred alternative emphasizes collaboration and strengthens the role of public involvement and dialogue throughout the planning process. It also would require the use of the best available scientific information for decisions.
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MUIRNet Land Use Resources Updated |
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Friday, 13 January 2012 18:50 |
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Ever wonder what that acronym means?? When reading the various news reports about issues affecting motorized recreation and public lands, a number of terms and letter combinations are used. If you need to know the meaning of ACEC, NEPA, or WSA, MUIRNet Glossaries is now on-line and provides a definition of those and many other terms.
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Tuesday, 13 December 2011 14:14 |
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The Associated Press published an article about the Post War Marines: smaller, less focused on land war. (http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_AFTER_IRAQ_MARINES?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT)
I found the article interesting and informative. I have been following General Amos and read some of his past statements regarding his vision for the future of the Marines as that has a direct bearing on an issue that is important to me: expansion of 29 Palms Marine Base and Johnson Valley OHV Area.
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Is Growing Trees Coming Back? |
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Monday, 21 November 2011 12:47 |
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A recent report released by the Society of American Foresters, with collaboration by US Forest Service, raises some interesting points. According to the news report (included below), U.S. environmental and energy policies should be based on science-informed premises.
One of the premises states: -- Forest products used in place of energy-intensive materials, such as metals, concrete, and plastic can reduce and store carbon emissions and can in some cases, substitute fossil fuels to produce energy.
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