Post by Lyle on Jul 23, 2003 15:48:32 GMT -5
For Immediate Release
For Further Information Contact:
Carla Boucher
UNITED FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ASSOCIATIONS
ROADLESS AREA CONSERVATION RULE
PERMANANTLY FROZEN
The Federal District Court, District of Wyoming issued a permanent injunction against the Clinton Inventoried Roadless Area Rule, stopping its implementation country wide, based on the courts findings in State of Wyoming v. USDA (U.S. Dept. of Agriculture).
The court found that the Forest Service violated the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Wilderness Act. “Our biggest concern with the rule from the start was the creation of de facto wilderness”, said Carla Boucher, attorney for United and an authority on the rule. The court determined that a decision to prohibit road construction essentially managed Roadless Areas as if they were Congressionally designated Wilderness. “This case sends a clear message to the agency that decisions that dictate Wilderness management and preclude multiple-use management for areas not Congressionally designated as Wilderness will not be tolerated”, concluded Boucher.
United Four Wheel Drive Associations is an international organization comprised of four wheel drive enthusiasts, clubs, associations, and businesses dedicated to providing community services around the world, education in responsible land use and safe vehicle operation, and protection of our natural resources through conservation practices.
For Further Information Contact:
Carla Boucher
UNITED FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ASSOCIATIONS
ROADLESS AREA CONSERVATION RULE
PERMANANTLY FROZEN
The Federal District Court, District of Wyoming issued a permanent injunction against the Clinton Inventoried Roadless Area Rule, stopping its implementation country wide, based on the courts findings in State of Wyoming v. USDA (U.S. Dept. of Agriculture).
The court found that the Forest Service violated the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Wilderness Act. “Our biggest concern with the rule from the start was the creation of de facto wilderness”, said Carla Boucher, attorney for United and an authority on the rule. The court determined that a decision to prohibit road construction essentially managed Roadless Areas as if they were Congressionally designated Wilderness. “This case sends a clear message to the agency that decisions that dictate Wilderness management and preclude multiple-use management for areas not Congressionally designated as Wilderness will not be tolerated”, concluded Boucher.
United Four Wheel Drive Associations is an international organization comprised of four wheel drive enthusiasts, clubs, associations, and businesses dedicated to providing community services around the world, education in responsible land use and safe vehicle operation, and protection of our natural resources through conservation practices.