David's original note sees to refer to a good bit of incompetence, stupid
spending, poor oversight and poor insights on ecosystems. His note
insinuates political stupidity and incompetent or lazy Forest Service
administration leading to poor results on the ground.
But now- I think this issue
Birders,
Since Dave Leatherman asked for my input about the habitat of the
Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher I found at Adobe Creek Reservoir in Bent
County in September 2002, I'll weigh in. The improbable habitat used by
that bird was stunted tamarisk (salt-cedar) trees along abandoned inlet
The Russian-olive removal at Crow Valley Campground was done at the behest of
the US Forest Service who is in charge of the area. These days the USFS does
almost all on-the-ground work, except firefighting, through contractors. I
believe the removal of the olives at Crow Valley Campground was
