| Designating national park lands as wilderness a political ploy |
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| Written by BILL SCHNEIDER, NewWest.net | |
| Friday, 26 June 2009 | |
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If you’ve read any of my past columns, you know I’m a strong proponent of designating more Wilderness, but when considering whether to support including our national parks under the National Wilderness Preservation System, I have to wonder if it’s a good idea. Here’s why. Read more...
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