Forest Service plan overlooks dangers

Written by Santa Fe New Mexican

Thursday, July 08, 2010

A huge thank you to New Mexico Environment Secretary Ron Curry for recognizing the emergency situation created by off-road vehicles in the Santa Fe National Forest. I visited the Jemez Mountains two years ago and was stunned by the damage. Last month, I visited the same areas and the devastation was heartbreaking.

The Jemez is not alone in suffering — off-road destruction pervades the east side of the Santa Fe and all New Mexico forests. The management of the Santa Fe National Forest is doing a disservice to the people of New Mexico. Our forests, water quality, wildlife habitat and economy are being destroyed while the Forest Service sits on its hands and makes excuses. The Travel Management Plan they tout does not address water quality or quantity. Their "plan" is a map with far too many routes in the wrong places.

Carol Johnson
Glorieta

Source: http://www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/Letters-to-the-editor---July-8--2010

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