In California, a new Forest Service plan for the Sierra Nevada gives precedence to endangered species, trees, and streams over logging, recreation, and other uses.
This special indepth issue of High Country News looks at the new 3,100 page Forest Service plan for California's Sierra Nevada. Unlike other forest plans this one starts by looking at the health of the land. Whether the plan is approved or not by the Bush administration it will end up in court, brought there by its many foes and supporters.This special issues includes the plan in a nutshell, an analysis, a timeline, and several related articles.
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Analysis: Cybertruck Fatality Rate Far Exceeds That of Ford Pinto
The Tesla Cybertruck was recalled seven times last year.

National Parks Layoffs Will Cause Communities to Lose Billions
Thousands of essential park workers were laid off this week, just before the busy spring break season.

Retro-silient?: America’s First “Eco-burb,” The Woodlands Turns 50
A master-planned community north of Houston offers lessons on green infrastructure and resilient design, but falls short of its founder’s lofty affordability and walkability goals.

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Analysis: Cybertruck Fatality Rate Far Exceeds That of Ford Pinto
The Tesla Cybertruck was recalled seven times last year.

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