ATVs should go on private land

Written by Albany Times-Union

Monday, July 27, 2009

Ed Miller

A recent letter from an ATV advocate compared the damage done by ATVs as no worse then the damage done by logging trucks and skidders. A good point but not in support of ATVs.

Over 100 years ago, the citizens of New York decided that logging was unacceptable in the forest preserve. On many occasions since then citizens have reaffirmed this principle and I have no doubt that this support will continue.

I suggest that ATV riders look to private lands for their recreational opportunities, assuming that someone will permit their lands and trails to be damaged, "no worse than a logging operation."

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