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Steven Holt: evidently my friend and the BLM think that this constitutes protection. That is the point. The BLM may say that it is…

On the recordJune 7, 2000
evidently my friend and the BLM think that this constitutes protection. That is the point. The BLM may say that it is compatible with use. It sounds like they are prejudging the results of their study. The fact of the matter is we should curtail this use now before further damage is done. This is in the wilderness study area. This is in the wilderness study area. If my colleague could see these, he would have to admit this is damaging. The BLM has pointed out that the number one damage to this area in vegetation, in topography is from off-road vehicles.
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Discussing the impact of off-road vehicles on wilderness study areas.

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