Perhaps the tree huggers can go out west and help fight the raging forest fires fueled by the failed legacy of their fellow tree hugging bothers and sisters.Of course the tree huggers disagree...,
Road side signs showing up all around Martinsvile wanting to stop the improvement in Yellow Wood. The tree hugging leaf lovers are out there in force.
I bet three or four of the trees removed are dead ash trees from the ash borer
Road side signs showing up all around Martinsvile wanting to stop the improvement in Yellow Wood. The tree hugging leaf lovers are out there in force.
The tree huggers have RUINED the Ruffed Grouse population in Indiana as well(by stopping the clear cutting of forrests). I used to see lots of Grouse, and have only seen one in the last ten years.
^^^deer weren't wiped out in the 70`s. The ruffled grouse thrive in 10 year old clear cuts, the loss of habitat in Indiana is the reason for their decline, they for sure weren't hunted too much.
Finally, a topic I have a little education on, and have actually talked to both the DNR and "concerned citizens" about.
Its called a managed forest for a reason. One of the reasons it is such a nice place for outdoor recreation. If folks don't like it being "managed", they need to work to have it designated differently, not protest when it is used as designed.
Besides, most of the complaints I have hear were about loggers that honestly did make more of a mess than needed, and the DNR did not strictly enforce the contract (and make them clean up and/or be more careful). Also, people complain because trails are rerouted for ONE SEASON. Get over it. You still have a trail, and the forest will recover just fine. Heck, the tornado(s) from a year or so ago had a much larger impact, and that was al natural.