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[FrankRenfrow@xxxxxxx]

I just saw this on the TN Birding site and thought it might be interest for  
KY as well:
Frank Renfrow 
Bellevue, KY
 
Subject: Cumberland Gap National Historic  Park
From: Tracey Muise <traceson AT yahoo.com>
Date: Mon,  14 Nov 2005 05:29:25 -0800 (PST)
Hello all,



I read in the paper today that the Cumberland Gap

National Historic Park is the process of developing a

management plan.  They are holding several meetings in

late November at the headquarters.  Also you can

submit written comments until January 15.  Information

is available at: 



http://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?projectId=13830



They have designated three zones in the park: nature

(which would be undeveloped), cultural resources

(historic areas) and developed zone (interpretation

areas, recreation, maintenance, etc).  The three

alternatives to the management plan involve variations

to the extent of each area.  Essentially the

management plan will determine how much of the park

will remain in wilderness and how much will be

developed for hiking, parking, camping, etc.





I encourage all of you submit comments to any

management plan for public lands such as this.  We all

pay taxes and this provides us with an opportunity to

say how our tax money should be used.  As birders and

nature lovers, this is an opportunity to make a

difference in habitat for, enjoyment of, and public

education of the animals we love to watch.



Tracey Muise



Tracey Muise

 

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