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To suggest that one is actually "against" National Public Lands Day (NPLD) would be equivalent to saying one is against Apple Pie, or Motherhood or
Virginity. That said --- NPLD is definitely not all it's cracked up to be.
Pasted below is either a NPLD public notice --- or a propaganda piece.
Your call.
To learn more, click here.
Scott
Think of the press as a great keyboard on which the government can play. --- During a war, news should be given out for instruction rather than information.
- both quotes, Joseph Goebbels
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2006 9:12 AM
Subject: NATIONAL-NEWS-RELEASE: USDA Forest Service Hosts "Lend a Hand to American's Land" to Celebrate National Public Lands Day
Forest Service News Release
Release No. FS-0624
Contact: Christie Achenbach, (202) 205-1134
USDA FOREST SERVICE HOSTS "LEND A HAND TO AMERICA'S LANDS" TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY
WASHINGTON , September 28, 2006 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture
Forest Service invites the public to roll up their sleeves and join the
largest, annual coast-to-coast, day-long volunteer restoration activity
on America's public lands in recognition of National Public Lands Day
(NPLD). On September 30, 2006, in recognition of NPLD, day-use fees
will be waived at hundreds of public land recreation sites nationwide.
"National Public Lands Day is a great opportunity for Americans to give
back to their public lands - the lands where they enjoy hiking,
horseback riding, biking, climbing, or just simply relaxing," said
Forest Service Associate Chief Sally Collins. "In addition, the annual
event provides a learning experience and a sense of pride for thousands
of Americans who will volunteer to improve, restore and clean up our
nation's priceless public lands."
More than 100,000 volunteers will participate this weekend on almost
1000 sites involving Forest Service and other public lands across the
country. Many of these volunteers will participate in Forest Service
events scheduled across the country from the Bankhead National Forest
in Double Springs, Alabama to the Pinyon Peak Fire Lookout Clean-up
project in Challis, ID to the Tongass National Forest in Craig, Alaska.
Project activities include collecting native seeds for forest native
plant restoration projects, working on hiking and biking trails,
repairing bridges, removing fire hazards, replacing fences, planting
trees, installing interpretive signs and enhancing campground areas.
For the third year in a row, volunteers will also receive a coupon good
for one fee-free day at recreation sites on national forests, national
parks, wildlife refuges or other public lands recreation sites during
the next year.
The 13 th annual event honors the legacy of the Civilian Conservation
Corps, which enrolled three million Americans during the 1930s who
countered the devastation of the Dust Bowl and the American chestnut
blight by planting more than three billion trees, building 800 state
parks and fighting forest fires. NPLD is a great family event which
allows Americans to be a part of this legacy and provides an
opportunity to involve the next generation in learning about our public
lands and developing ties with nature.
While there are no entrance fees to visit national forests and
grasslands, the Forest Service does charge modest fees under the
Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act at campgrounds, rental cabins
and other high-impact recreation areas. When recreation fees are
collected, the majority of fee revenues (95 percent) are returned to
the local unit and used to help agencies deliver high quality
recreation services and facilities.
For more information about NPLD and volunteer events in your area, please visit www.publiclandsday.org.
The Forest Service manages approximately 193 million acres of public
lands across 155 national forests and 22 grasslands. These lands offer
boundless outdoor recreational opportunities, including approximately
133,000 miles of trails, 122,000 campsites, 9,100 miles of scenic
byways, 4,400 miles of wild and scenic rivers, as well as many cabin
rentals and boat launches. For more information about the Forest
Service and recreation information, visit www.fs.fed.us.
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