Gold mine threatens gem of a park

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The decision of Crown Butte Mines, Inc. to mine gold, silver and copper from the proposed New World Mine near the Yellowstone Park threatens the park environment. A report by an environmental group, American Rivers, states that mining will have a disastrous effect on Yellowstone River, the most endangered river in North America. The proposed mining involves hollowing the Henderson Mountain and making a dam to prevent runoff of the sludge formed. The Mining Law of 1872 allows harnessing of federal lands without any royalty or reclaim on the land.

Reports, Environmental aspects, North America, Environmental policy, Conservation of natural resources, Natural resource conservation, Yellowstone National Park, American Rivers (Washington, D.C.), Crown Butte Mines Inc.

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The birth of a national park

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The new Masoala National Park on the Masoala Peninsula of Madagascar encompasses 840 sq mi of largely unexplored steep hills, white-sand beaches, and hardwood forests. The forest of Masoala was threatened by slash-and-burn farming, traditional among the local people, about 80% of whom grow rice for subsistence. If they do not support a conservation plan, nothing will protect the area. There is a plan to exploit the forest sustainably, the only way to conserve it.

National parks and reserves, National parks, Madagascar, Parks

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Rhino program breeds success: ... at San Diego's Wild Animal Park

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San Diego Wild Animal Park has the most successful program for breeding captive rhinoceros outside of Africa. A total of 119 rhino births have occurred at the park since October 1972. Success is attributed to the park's ample open space, mild weather, and staff of 24 rhino keepers. Rhinos born at the park have been sent to sites throughout the world.

Care and treatment, Animal breeding, Captive wild animals, Rhinoceros, Rhinoceroses

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