Developers and Republicans kill the bill- Story in New West by. By Courtney Lowery. It’s hard to find a bright light during the great recession, but if it is killing […]
Rethinking the Country Life as Energy Costs Rise
Rethinking the Country Life as Energy Costs Rise. New York Times. Higher energy costs may greatly reduce the housing sprawl into our wild country, which costs the taxpayers to much […]
Former Larry Craig aide and timber lobbyist, uses federal position to help access to trophy home sites deep in the forest
We’ve talked about Mary Rey before. He is under secretary for natural resources and environment in USDA, and thus oversees the U.S. Forest Service. Before that he learned the ropes […]
Plum Creek subdivisions could strain fire budget in NW Montana
Plum Creek timber is the largest private landholder in Montana, and now since timbering no longer pays as much as remote subdivisions do, they are planning, asking and building a […]
As Logging Fades, Rich Carve Up Open Land in West
As Logging Fades, Rich Carve Up Open Land in West. New York Times. By Kirk Johnson. This is something that needs to be slowed or stopped if possible. Hardly any […]