The "why do we hate the Sierra Club" thread over in gen 4x4 got me to thinking. What's a good environmental organization that advocates keeping trails open while at the same time advocating conservation? I'm not looking for org's that ONLY care about keeping trails open. (I'm sure that to some of you, this is the only issue) I'm also looking for conservation beyond Tread Lightly!
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I believe that if a trail is open today, it should remain open. At the same time, I think that if a new trail is to be built it should be done in a way to minimize the environmental impact. I've built miles upon miles of mtn bike/hiking/equestrian trails in CO and we always build them in such a way as to make them last as long as possible and to blend in with the surrounding area. I'm not really sure what this points out other than the fact that I care about what we do to the land.
I believe that wilderness areas are a necessary part of not only our heritage but also our future generations. There is such a thing as land that serves no other purpose than to be enjoyed. I believe in Tread Lightly! and picking up after ourselves. I think that people that drive off trail for fun are jack asses. I believe that some animals would go extinct even if humans weren't around. I believe that some people blindly support organizations (SC) without having a clue what they're really about and the tactics that they use to close OUR lands. I think it's important to remember that what we do today impacts what goes on tomorrow. I believe there oughta be a constitutional amendment outlawing astroturf and the designated hitter...is anyone even listening still...???
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So, am I just a day-dreaming, wishy-washy fence sitter that thinks that you can have it both ways? Or, is there an organization out there that I can support in good conscience? Does what I've said make me a tree hugger? Aren't tree huggers people too??? Am I part of the problem???
Please, find it in your hearts to help me out here.
[Rant on]
I believe that if a trail is open today, it should remain open. At the same time, I think that if a new trail is to be built it should be done in a way to minimize the environmental impact. I've built miles upon miles of mtn bike/hiking/equestrian trails in CO and we always build them in such a way as to make them last as long as possible and to blend in with the surrounding area. I'm not really sure what this points out other than the fact that I care about what we do to the land.
I believe that wilderness areas are a necessary part of not only our heritage but also our future generations. There is such a thing as land that serves no other purpose than to be enjoyed. I believe in Tread Lightly! and picking up after ourselves. I think that people that drive off trail for fun are jack asses. I believe that some animals would go extinct even if humans weren't around. I believe that some people blindly support organizations (SC) without having a clue what they're really about and the tactics that they use to close OUR lands. I think it's important to remember that what we do today impacts what goes on tomorrow. I believe there oughta be a constitutional amendment outlawing astroturf and the designated hitter...is anyone even listening still...???
[Rant off]
So, am I just a day-dreaming, wishy-washy fence sitter that thinks that you can have it both ways? Or, is there an organization out there that I can support in good conscience? Does what I've said make me a tree hugger? Aren't tree huggers people too??? Am I part of the problem???
Please, find it in your hearts to help me out here.