Results for keyword: Forest Service
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Change we could believe in
How to fix the West by consolidating land agencies and charging people to build in Stupid Zones.
by Ed Quillen, Dec 22, 2008 -
Up in smoke
In the last eight years under Bush, morale – and efficiency – at the Forest Service has plummeted.
by Laura Paskus, Dec 17, 2008 -
Can the Forest Service get back on track?
Recovering integrity and efficiency after President Bush leaves office.
by Chris Wood, Nov 06, 2008 -
Mistakes on the fire line can lead to prosecution
John Maclean fears the decision to prosecute a Forest Service employee for his mistakes on the Thirtymile Fire could intimidate other firefighters.
by John Maclean, Sep 09, 2008 -
Easing into development
A backroom agreement between the Forest Service and Plum Creek Co. leaves Montana counties out of the picture when it comes to access to and development of national forest inholdings.
by Jodi Peterson, Jun 09, 2008 -
Two weeks in the West
On public lands throughout the West, hikers, bikers, horseback riders and off-roaders compete for trail space, while beleaguered land-managers struggle to come up with workable forest management plans.
by Sarah Gilman, Jun 09, 2008 -
Two weeks in the West
Development threatens inholdings in national parks and forests; a few wilderness bills move through Congress; oil and mining booms in the West; W.R. Grace sets up trust for its victims; Homeland Security dodges enviro laws for border barriers; coal power
by Sarah Gilman, Apr 28, 2008 -
Two weeks in the West
Despite a cold winter, the West is still warming; the Southern Nevada Water Authority has wild ideas about water; renewable energy is on a roll, but expensive Western resorts are not; neglected Forest Service roads make a mess in the Pacific Northwest.
by Sarah Gilman, Apr 14, 2008 -
Don’t starve the Forest Service
Former Montana Congressman Pat Williams warns that the Bush administration is playing with fire – literally – in cutting the Forest Service’s budget.
by Pat Williams, Mar 03, 2008 -
Heard around the West
Jim Stiles asks about perfect moments; rent-a-pet; Douglas Bruce behaves like a jerk; Forest Service meeting gets nasty in Montana.
by Betsy Marston, Feb 04, 2008






