What are Core Areas?

What are Core Areas?

Given the number of times Land Between The Lakes has been logged in the past, are there any examples of mature canopy forest in Land Between The Lakes that would demonstrate what the under-story would do if the forest is left alone for extended periods of time? Be prepared to give examples, if they exist or explain why they don't, and discuss pros and cons of this area and how they are utilized in relation to environmental education and educating the public in proposed/utilized land management techniques. Summary There are areas that have had little to no management since the 1960s.…
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How Land Management Affects Outdoor Recreation

How Land Management Affects Outdoor Recreation

How are proposed land management practices including logging, expected or anticipated to affect Land Between The Lakes' core mission of environmental education and recreation? Positives and negatives? Summary Timber management activities create opportunities for wildlife viewing. The timber sale activities help with road maintenance, thus allowing for dispersed recreation opportunities such as hunting.  With improved wildlife habitat conditions, the opportunity to utilize environmental education into the role of land management is increased. Restricting or eliminating the use of timber sales as a tool for land management could be perceived as having positive impact on visuals and noise. Why Land Management?…
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