Friday, August 18, 2023

A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Forest Service to look again at the effectiveness of road closures

The Alliance for the Wild Rockies filed suit in federal court, claiming the Forest Service did not consult with Fish and Wildlife about the impacts illegal motorized road use has on grizzly bears. 

The grizzly bear advocates contend that even though old logging roads have been officially closed, hunters and others routinely drive around slipshod barricades, that those are not effective

While the court’s order only applies to one national forest, it sets a precedent to halt the impacts to wildlife, fisheries and streams from illegal road use on all our national forests, Garrity said.


Well, I guess selling the forests to lumber companies, who put in roads, that then make vast wilderness areas accessible to anyone with 4 wheel drive, a 4 wheeler ATV, a dirt bike or a side by side - was something that was caused by the govt greed and overspending. 

So, if the govt didn't waste so much money, they wouldn't be selling the forests to clear cutters, who must put in roads for skidders and logging semi's, that entice people to get out and see new places and views of the deep woods. 

Am I wrong? 

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