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of the area should enter with the philosophy that they will disturb as little as possible the natural woodland ecosystem, and that it offers an experience of visiting a forested area looking much the same as it may have appeared a century and a half ago,” from a statement by the DNR.
I imagine that it will be difficult to“ disturb as little as possible the natural ecosystem” while bringing in tractor trailers, bulldozers, and skidders. There are also the clear-cut staging areas that get churned to a muddy froth which foments the introduction of Japanese Stiltgrass and other invasive flora.
To my way of thinking, the State Forests belong to us, the public, the people and we should collectively
have a say in how our public lands are managed. If the DNR has a plan, then let them publish it, and let the public comment. Publish the comments, or better yet, let us vote on any plans for major changes to management practices.
We can only hope that our friends at the Possum Trot camp will prevail and bring a sense of sanity and proportion back to the Division of Forestry. If they do not, then maybe a sign” Welcome to Yellow-stump State Forest” would be appropriate.
Please contact Governor Holcomb at < GovHolcomb @ gov. in. gov >,( 317) 232-4567.
There is a facebook page for“ Save Yellowwood” and a movie about the efforts by John Boggs.•
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