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In addition to all of the excellent points Jim makes, this proposed sale of FS lands sets a dangerous precedent.  If they go through with it this time under the guise of funding rural schools, it opens the door for selling off more of our public lands in the future the next time they need quick cash.  I say we should slam the door now...don't let the camel get his nose in the tent.

 

Dawn Carrie, Texas

 

On 8/8/07, Jim Holland <lanconn@xxxxxxx> wrote:

The Bush Administration is again proposing to sell National Forest Lands in the 2008 Budget.  These parcels have previously been identified as non-contiguous parcels that are "difficult to manage".  It is important to understand that the FS cannot buy land outright for inclusion in our National Forests without the approval of Congress.  However, they can "trade" parcels, which is the primary use of these tracts, resulting in a win-win for the FS and adjacent landowners.  In addition, some of the parcels were given to the FS, so selling them could be considered a violation of that trust.  In any case, there would be a net loss of thousands of acres of green space.