I posted this in the Bear Hunting forum because I know most of the mountain hunters frequent there, but I thought I would post here as well. Even if you don't hunt the mountains, we are all on the same team and we need your help.
We've beat this dead horse for years and now is our chance to saddle it up and ride it.
Timber management has long been at the top of the list for habitat improvement for the mountain counties and it is met with opposition every time it gets proposed. Environmentalists are passionate, vocal, and organized in their opposition to forest management. WE, as hunters are passionate, sometimes vocal, but often very disorganized.
Here is your chance to make a difference.
It's small, but it's a start and there are more proposals coming down the pipe. It's a timber management project proposed for the Rock Creek area in the Blue Ridge ranger district.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59189&exp=overview
The Forest Service wants to hear from us.
The link says send your comments to: towdytipton@fs.fed.us
Then, copy and paste your message to SM.FS.blueridge@usda.gov
It doesn't have to be an essay, just voice your support of the project.
Please don't skip over this. Even if you don't hunt the mountains, you probably have a good understanding of the importance of habitat on wild game. The habitat in the mountains is struggling due to years of management neglect. It will only take a few minutes of your time to voice your opinion. Share this with everyone you know that might help. If you use social media, spread it.
We've beat this dead horse for years and now is our chance to saddle it up and ride it.
Timber management has long been at the top of the list for habitat improvement for the mountain counties and it is met with opposition every time it gets proposed. Environmentalists are passionate, vocal, and organized in their opposition to forest management. WE, as hunters are passionate, sometimes vocal, but often very disorganized.
Here is your chance to make a difference.
It's small, but it's a start and there are more proposals coming down the pipe. It's a timber management project proposed for the Rock Creek area in the Blue Ridge ranger district.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59189&exp=overview
The Forest Service wants to hear from us.
The link says send your comments to: towdytipton@fs.fed.us
Then, copy and paste your message to SM.FS.blueridge@usda.gov
It doesn't have to be an essay, just voice your support of the project.
Please don't skip over this. Even if you don't hunt the mountains, you probably have a good understanding of the importance of habitat on wild game. The habitat in the mountains is struggling due to years of management neglect. It will only take a few minutes of your time to voice your opinion. Share this with everyone you know that might help. If you use social media, spread it.
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