Ancient River Warren Channel NNL Two renowned Minnesota oldgrowth forests the Lost 40 Scientific and Natural Area in Itasca County and the Itasca Wilderness Sanctuary SNA in Clearwater County will be the first in the state to join the national Old- Growth Forest Network. The network recognizes existing old-growth forests across the nation and highlights the importance
/PRNewswire/ As the decline of biodiversity continues to reshape life on Earth, a program started by the Department of the Interior in 1962 has quietly been.
I. Introduction For too long, the environmental left has pushed a narrative that undeveloped land and wildlife are disappearing. This narrative has justified programs that expand government land ownership and the regulation of natural resources. The current Administration’s “30 by 30” proposal that 30 percent of the nation’s land be conserved by 2030 to protect biodiversity is a good example. However, the reality regarding U.S. lands, habitat, and wildlife is encouraging, with many positive trends. Using actual data, this Special Report will show: