Villainizing Westerners, and those who disagree with management decisions, does nothing to build the bridges of trust and cooperation that is vital to proper stewardship of the land.
John Curtis: “Villainizing Westerners, and those who disagree with management decisions, does nothing to build the bridges of trust…”
On the recordOctober 21, 2019
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Curtis criticizes the negative portrayal of Western land users and advocates for cooperation.
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