This combination of perspectives--sensible energy production and other resource development with a sharp eye on the need to protect more enduring values and resources--hopefully will return our national public lands management to the true principles of multiple use and sustainable yield.
Salazar advocates for a balanced approach to public lands management.
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We have been able to address some of the issues along the urban interface areas, but, as you see, the devastation is incredible in Colorado.
He recognizes that energy development should not override other public land and environmental priorities.
Don't they say in the West you can steal my wife but don't steal my water? I don't say that.
the last thing we want to do is to drive ranchers, some of whom have been using these lands for five-six generations, essentially off the lands and into bankruptcy.
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