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The wild forests of Idaho are legendary, with their rushing rivers, sun-drenched forests and habitat rich in wildlife. The state's nine million acres of undeveloped forestland is truly a resource to be cherished by all of us.
But most of this wild country could be opened to energy development, mining, logging and road construction if the Bush Administration gets its way. And they are counting on doing the deed quietly, without a fuss.
The days of the Bush Administration are numbered, but that makes the Administration all the more eager to open our beloved public lands to industry access. In Idaho, the Bush Administration is seeking to remove the protections of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which has kept nine million acres of wild forest protected for the past decade.
Without expressed public opposition, the Bush Administration will move swiftly to open this precious resource to development. At risk are the forests themselves, and the many animals that depend on them, such as grizzlies, wolves, lynx and woodland caribou.
Help save Idaho's magnificent public lands from the Administration's ill-conceived plans. Tell the Forest Service that you want Idaho's national forests protected.