Public Lands Project - Archived Information

Snowmobile Trespass - added Winter 2001
As the use of snowmobiles for backcountry recreation increases exponentially, the damaging effects of this high-impact sport are becoming more and more obvious.

"Clearcuts for Kids" Plan Reprehensible - added Feb 20, 2000
The justification of the continued pillage of the nation's national forests has sunk to a despicable and possible all-time low. Senate Bill S 1608 seeks to provide additional funding for schools by increasing logging on national forests. This "clearcuts for kids" legislation seeks to justify the logging of national forests, using our youngest citizens as pawns in the newest, yet most reprehensible ploy since the salvage logging legislation.

Putting Timber Mill Closures in Perspective - added Feb 20, 2000

Educate and activate—Students can make a difference! - added Jan 5, 2000
There are many things that students can do to impact the direction of public land protection and the world at large. When students are focused and informed, they can influence the political climate on campus, within their community, and beyond.

Industrial Strength Recreation Coming to a National Forest Near You? - added Jan 5, 2000
New admission fees being charged on national forests have created a tremendous controversy. So much so, that this past summer, no less than thirty-one simultaneous demonstrations took place in nine Western states.

Get a copy of the "The Economic Case Against National Forest Logging" - added Jan 3, 2000
A report available from the Forest Conservation Council.