Logging towns and the great timber meltdown
Article Abstract:
Environmentalists, county supervisors and timber interests in Quincy, CA, have succeeded in formulating a forest policy which is acceptable to all sides. They have developed a management plan for 2.5 million acres of federal land in the Plumas and Lassen National Forests. However, this success highlights the controversy evident in many timber-dependent communities. At the state level, Gov Pete Wilson appointed a 9-member Board of Forestry, which lowered the limits on clear-cutting from 120 acres to 20-30 acres, increased the logging buffer zones and instituted sustainable-use requirements.
Publication Name: California Journal
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0008-1205
Year: 1996
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Condors return to Arizona
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The efforts to reintroduce captive-reared California condor chicks in northern Arizona have been successful in the recovery of these endangered species. These condors are raised at the breeding facilities, and at the age of 3 to 4 months, they are transferred to a pen where social bonding is promoted and aversion training is given to make them avoid power lines. These birds are monitored through wing markers and radio transmitters after being released.
Publication Name: Endangered Species Update
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1081-3705
Year: 1996
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Burning issues
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The UK's Health and Safety Executive has recently issued revised guidelines for UV tanning equipment. Considerable emphasis is now being placed on the importance of obtaining correct customer information when dealing with this equipment. Operators are made aware of the possible health risk of using UV tanning equipment, and are encouraged to ask questions in order to properly assess the requirements of the individual customer.
Publication Name: Leisure Management
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0266-9102
Year: 1996
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