STRATEGIES FOR ACCESS TO BACKCOUNTRY IN 2012

2012 STRATEGIES TO SAVE ACCESS INCLUDE  A NEW LINEUP OF TIPS

While lining up my strategies to strengthen the fight for access in 2012, I see some new "lines" I wanted to share with you.

First of all, in the big picture of things, it still boils down to all of us belonging to those groups we believe in, whether they are perfect or not; join up.

Secondly, in the West, you should follow the progress of the Sage Grouse as it's the new Spotted Owl and sure will impact our recreational access, as well as other uses of the land.

Third, the Forest Planning Rule is still a big one affecting us nationally.  Make sure you're on the BlueRibbon Coalition Alert list to keep up with this biggie.

Fourth, the overall strategies for 2012 have a new look, but simliar lineup.  Go here for my article on the formula we need to follow to put access Job Number 1.
http://www.delalbright.com/Articles/strategies_war.html

thanks, Del

SAGE GROUSE THREATENS TO CLOSE PUBLIC LANDS

Monday, January 9, 2012

Sage Grouse - the New Spotted Owl to Close Access?

My landuse partner, Don Amador sent out this quick update today regarding a federal planning effort related to the Sage Grouse. HQ believes it could be the rangeland version of the Northern Spotted Owl controversy that shut down the lumber industry during the Timber Wars (circa 1990-2000).


BRC National Sage Grouse Alert
http://www.sharetrails.org/alerts/2012/01/09/blm-and-fs-launch-national-greater-sagegrouse-planning-strategy

Read Don Amador's blog:http://thegeneralsrecreationden.blogspot.com/2012/01/hq-western-states-alert-sage-grouse.html