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Re: [RC] BLM background information. - Karen Sullivan----- Original Message ----- From: "John Teeter" <johnt@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To aid Jerry in focusing our attention upon BLM planning activities, I've quickly put together the following list of BLM pointers. ** (BLM links deleted) John, thanks so much, THAT is actually very helpful and useful information!! I'm a little concerned about a blanket approach to trails access issues which we assume that all areas need to be maintained as open for equine access. This is, I think, both unreasonable and unwarranted. There are some areas which are appropriate and others which are not. **My God! Another voice of reason!! THANK YOU for also stating this! I have been saying for YEARS that there are some areas that are just not suitable for equestrian use or ANY recreational use, and some areas that should have seasonal (rainy season) closures. Anyone who disputes this can email me about Stanford;s Jasper Ridge;which was closed off to recreational and public use back in the 70's/80/s (very sensitive serpentine ridge), where critical studies have been done on population biology with the Checkerspot butterfly under Dr. Paul Ehrlich........ It would seem (IMO) that our overall credibility would be enhanced, both in the view of the BLM planners and in the eyes of other organizations, such as the wilderness society, if we were to approach the problem with a more open approach. Absolutely. And much more can be accomplished by a combination of science AND common sense, than pure emotion (people all up in arms about losing "rights". without having any idea of the FACTS) And....turning this back to the BLM mustang issue....since Randy DID post to ridecamp about this proposed idea of BLM adoptions at endurance rides, there has still been no post from him back to ridecamp, explaining how the process would work or adressing any of the questions brought up.....where is the accountabiliy on THAT idea? Karen johnt -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- http://www.endurance.net/oreana/webcam/vetcheck/ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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