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Recreational Vehicle and Public Lands NewsRV Camping is effected by many things. Public land management, weather, and the price of fuel are only a few of the things that impact RV camping. www.rv-camping.org is experimenting with with some Internet technology that automatically places information on our web site from various sources that we hope will provide you with current information as well as some entertainment aimed at RV camping and RVers. Public Lands NewsDecember 6, 2007 FOREST SERVICE ANNOUNCES OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION STRATEGY WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2007 - Forest Service Chief Abigail Kimbell today announced the release of the Forest Service's Open Space Conservation Strategy. "Our vision for the 21st century is an interconnected network of open space across the landscape-one that supports healthy ecosystems, renewable resources, and a high quality of life for Americans," said Chief Kimbell. "We plan to achieve this through collaboration and partnerships-by working with willing landowners, conservation groups and state and local governments to promote voluntary land conservation." The Open Space Conservation Strategy is the product of extensive public comment and collaboration, with over 22,000 comments received - nearly all supportive. The public also expressed strong support for open space conservation during USDA's Farm Bill listening sessions. The Strategy charts a path forward for the Forest Service to conserve forests, grasslands, farms, ranches, and urban greenspaces that provide vital ecosystem services and benefits for society. Open space benefits American citizens by providing clean air, abundant water, outdoor recreation, connected fish and wildlife habitat, scenic beauty, improved human health, renewable resource products, and quality of life. USDA's Farm Bill proposals would strengthen and enhance the agency's ability to achieve the goals of the Strategy. The USDA proposals would provide increased financial and technical assistance to willing landowners to conserve open space, advance ecosystem service private markets to compensate private landowners, enable states to work across boundaries to identify priority forest landscapes for conservation, and help communities protect working forests. The loss of open space threatens the sustainability of the Nation's forests and grasslands. We lose approximately 6,000 acres of open space each day across the United States-a rate of four acres per minute. Land development is outpacing population growth, especially in rural areas where the trend is low density, dispersed growth. The new Forest Service report "National Forests on the Edge" projects that over 21 million acres of rural private lands near national forests and 44 million acres of private forest land will undergo increases in housing density by 2030. Growth and development in wildlands increases the risk of wildfire for people and property, affects the Forest Service's ability to manage the public lands for healthy forests and public enjoyment, and reduces the capacity of privately owned land to provide water, recreation, habitat, and other public benefits. The Strategy can be found at http://www.fs.fed.us/openspace. The site also shares research findings, success stories, and resources for open space conservation. December 4, 2007 Forest Service Updates Assessment of the Trends Affecting US Forests and Rangelands WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2007 - A recent Forest Service determination finds climate change could affect the distribution and diversity of plants and animals in the United States. In an update of the 2000 Renewable Resources Planning Act (RPA) Assessment (US Forest Service 2001) conducted by the Forest Service, 15 key findings have emerged since the publication of the original assessment. on the status and trends of natural resources of U.S. forests and rangelands. "Knowing the current conditions of our forests and rangelands helps land managers and private property owners make informed decisions about how to best manage their land," said Ann Bartuska, Deputy Chief of Research and Development for the Forest Service. "This year's assessment update provides an understanding of how outside influences are affecting forests and rangelands." U.S. Forests can also play a major role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Use of wood products in place of alternative products can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Growing shade trees around buildings can reduce energy use. Large scale cellulosic ethanol production from wood may become an economically viable option for offsetting fossil fuel emissions. An assessment of U.S. forests and rangelands is mandated every 10 years by the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act (RPA) of 1974. The last RPA Assessment was released in 2001. The Forest Services releases an interim update during the 10 year cycle. In addition to providing information on forest and rangeland conditions, the assessment identifies factors that affect natural resource conditions. The Interim Update of the 200 Renewable Resources Planning Act Assessment and related information can be found at www.fs.fed.us/research/rpa.
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