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Morning Read: A better way to protect the Adirondack Park’s private open space?

Phil Brown in the Adirondack Explorer magazine looks in-depth this month at the big question of whether current Adirondack Park Agency rules do enough to protect privately owned backcountry and timberland inside the blue line. His research found...

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No End in Sight for Finch Pruyn Strike

by Brian Mann

Oct 09, 2001 — After months of stalled negotiations, the Finch Pruyn paper mill in Glenns Falls is urging workers to accept a new contract offer. The company is also threatening to hire permanent replacement workers. As Brian Mann reports, union leaders say the deal isn't good enough. Go to full article

Pulp and Paper Turnaround May Come Too Late for North Country Mills

by Brian Mann

Aug 13, 2001 — Pulp and paper industry decline: North Country's troubles part of a painful national trend. As Brian Mann reports, a turnaround is expected, but it may not come soon enough to save companies in this region. Go to full article

Bill Would Further Restrict Clear-cutting

by Brian Mann

Jun 04, 2001 — A plan to clear cut 300 acres of timberland in southern St. Lawrence county has sparked new legislation. The bill would place tight restrictions on clear-cutting in the Adirondacks. Brian Mann has the details. Go to full article

Draft Team Logging Lighter on the Land

by The Environment Report

May 09, 2001 — Throughout the Great Lakes states there is a resurgence of interest in a proven method of logging that is considerably lighter on the land. Today, as in the past, teams of giant workhorses and men are dragging out one log at a time and making it pay... for themselves, for the forest's owners, and possibly for the long-term health of our forests. Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Dan Grossman reports. Go to full article

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