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by Ozarkwaterpal
Thu Jan 12, 2012 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CONSERVATION ALERT--Richland Creek--Bearcat Hollow Phase II
Replies: 29
Views: 5486

Re: CONSERVATION ALERT--Richland Creek--Bearcat Hollow Phase

From the years of research i've done on the issue, there are a couple of factors to be considered. One is that the ecosystem here in the Arkansas Ozarks does not provide adequate protein in the native forages and grasses to support western elk, so land managers like the AGFC and the USFS must first ...
by Ozarkwaterpal
Thu Jan 12, 2012 2:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CONSERVATION ALERT--Richland Creek--Bearcat Hollow Phase II
Replies: 29
Views: 5486

Re: CONSERVATION ALERT--Richland Creek--Bearcat Hollow Phase

The science is damned for certain when the agencies involved fail to DO the science. Case in point.. bring an invasive large game animal to a distinctly different ecosystem from where it originated. Manage the land to increase the herd.. spread it throughout the region.. and after 30 years, fail to ...
by Ozarkwaterpal
Wed Jan 11, 2012 1:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CONSERVATION ALERT--Richland Creek--Bearcat Hollow Phase II
Replies: 29
Views: 5486

Re: CONSERVATION ALERT--Richland Creek--Bearcat Hollow Phase

I’m new to this list, but have been engaged in environmental protection of public forests for many years. I’m an active member of the Newton County Wildlife Association, the Ozark Society, and the Sierra Club, all of which are actively opposed to this project. First, it needs to be made clear that p...