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<title>In Adks debate resumes over fate of Finch lands</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22049/20130524/in-adks-debate-resumes-over-fate-of-finch-lands</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 24, 2013) State officials announced yesterday that they&apos;ll begin public hearings in June to decide how the former Finch Pruyn timberlands will be managed, now that they&apos;ve been added to the Adirondack forest preserve.The classification process will sort out what kinds of recreation and access will be allowed over a wide swath of the upper Hudson River that&apos;s being opened to the public for the first time in 150 years.Environmentalists and local government leaders have very different visions. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22049/20130524/in-adks-debate-resumes-over-fate-of-finch-lands">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Brian Mann</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[State officials announced yesterday that they&apos;ll begin public hearings in June to decide how the former Finch Pruyn timberlands will be managed, now that they&apos;ve been added to the Adirondack forest preserve.The classification process will sort out what kinds of recreation and access will be allowed over a wide swath of the upper Hudson River that&apos;s being opened to the public for the first time in 150 years.Environmentalists and local government leaders have very different visions. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22049/20130524/in-adks-debate-resumes-over-fate-of-finch-lands">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>05:55</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, environment, adirondacks, outdoor recreation, environment, finch, timberlands,, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Green groups want big new wilderness in Adirondacks</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20997/20121203/green-groups-want-big-new-wilderness-in-adirondacks</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Dec 3, 2012) Governor Andrew Cuomo has committed New York state to buying nearly 70,000 acres of land that will be added to the Adirondack forest preserve over the next five years.It&apos;s one of the largest conservation projects in the Park&apos;s history. But buying the land is only the first step in figuring out how it should be managed in the years ahead.Town and county leaders hope the land around Newcomb and North Hudson will become a major tourist attraction, with new opportunities to paddle stretches of the Hudson River and fish wild trout-filled lakes. But a growing number of environmental groups in the park say much of the land should be designated as wilderness, a classification that could sharply limit public access. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20997/20121203/green-groups-want-big-new-wilderness-in-adirondacks">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Brian Mann</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Governor Andrew Cuomo has committed New York state to buying nearly 70,000 acres of land that will be added to the Adirondack forest preserve over the next five years.It&apos;s one of the largest conservation projects in the Park&apos;s history. But buying the land is only the first step in figuring out how it should be managed in the years ahead.Town and county leaders hope the land around Newcomb and North Hudson will become a major tourist attraction, with new opportunities to paddle stretches of the Hudson River and fish wild trout-filled lakes. But a growing number of environmental groups in the park say much of the land should be designated as wilderness, a classification that could sharply limit public access. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20997/20121203/green-groups-want-big-new-wilderness-in-adirondacks">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>05:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>[loc:43.9694440 -74.1650000], adirondacks, outdoor recreation, environment, photolead, finch, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>NY to shape public use of new Adirondack park land</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20497/20120918/ny-to-shape-public-use-of-new-adirondack-park-land</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Sep 18, 2012) State officials say they plan to buy the first big chunk of the former Finch timberlands by the end of the year.  Roughly 19,000 acres will be added to the &quot;forever wild&quot; forest preserve in the first phase of the project.  State officials say they plan to buy the first big chunk of the former Finch timberlands by the end of the year. Roughly 19,000 acres will be added to the &quot;forever wild&quot; forest preserve in the first phase of the project. Supporters say these lands will open popular new areas for hiking, paddling, hunting and fishing.  The process is now underway to determine the kind of rules and guidelines that will shape public access, and state officials say they hope to avoid the kind of clashes that have marked past land classification efforts. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20497/20120918/ny-to-shape-public-use-of-new-adirondack-park-land">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Brian Mann</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[State officials say they plan to buy the first big chunk of the former Finch timberlands by the end of the year.  Roughly 19,000 acres will be added to the &quot;forever wild&quot; forest preserve in the first phase of the project.  State officials say they plan to buy the first big chunk of the former Finch timberlands by the end of the year. Roughly 19,000 acres will be added to the &quot;forever wild&quot; forest preserve in the first phase of the project. Supporters say these lands will open popular new areas for hiking, paddling, hunting and fishing.  The process is now underway to determine the kind of rules and guidelines that will shape public access, and state officials say they hope to avoid the kind of clashes that have marked past land classification efforts. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20497/20120918/ny-to-shape-public-use-of-new-adirondack-park-land">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>05:03</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>finch, timber, logging, conservation, nature conservancy, apa, environment, outdoor recreation, [loc:43.7824501 -74.2653667],  photolead, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Local government review board blasts $47 million Cuomo land deal as &quot;irresponsible&quot;</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20271/20120807/local-government-review-board-blasts-47-million-cuomo-land-deal-as-quot-irresponsible-quot</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Aug 7, 2012) A state funded watchdog group is blasting Governor Cuomo for his decision to purchase tens of thousands of acres of Adirondack land, to be added to the Park&apos;s forest preserve.  The $47-milllion deal was unveiled on Sunday.  A group called the Adirondack Park Local Government Review board is calling the decision irresponsible.  Brian Mann has details. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20271/20120807/local-government-review-board-blasts-47-million-cuomo-land-deal-as-quot-irresponsible-quot">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Brian Mann</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A state funded watchdog group is blasting Governor Cuomo for his decision to purchase tens of thousands of acres of Adirondack land, to be added to the Park&apos;s forest preserve.  The $47-milllion deal was unveiled on Sunday.  A group called the Adirondack Park Local Government Review board is calling the decision irresponsible.  Brian Mann has details. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20271/20120807/local-government-review-board-blasts-47-million-cuomo-land-deal-as-quot-irresponsible-quot">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>02:45</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, land management, environment, adirondacks, finch, land conservation, monroe, [loc:43.7914527 -73.9843020], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Small Adirondack land deals may slip through NY&apos;s fingers</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19746/20120427/small-adirondack-land-deals-may-slip-through-ny-apos-s-fingers</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 27, 2012) This week, the Cuomo administration paid out roughly $1.5 million to land trusts across the state.  The money will mostly go to help with administration costs and to fund internships.In the Adirondacks, much of the land conservation debate over the last few years has focused on historic large-scale deals orchestrated by the Adirondack Nature Conservancy. The Finch Pruyn and F ollensby projects could lead to the expansion of the Park’s forest preserve by tens of thousands of acres.But while those projects draw the spotlight, and the controversy, green groups say they’re worried that smaller but important parcels of land are going unprotected.  Brian Mann has our story. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19746/20120427/small-adirondack-land-deals-may-slip-through-ny-apos-s-fingers">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Brian Mann</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, the Cuomo administration paid out roughly $1.5 million to land trusts across the state.  The money will mostly go to help with administration costs and to fund internships.In the Adirondacks, much of the land conservation debate over the last few years has focused on historic large-scale deals orchestrated by the Adirondack Nature Conservancy. The Finch Pruyn and F ollensby projects could lead to the expansion of the Park’s forest preserve by tens of thousands of acres.But while those projects draw the spotlight, and the controversy, green groups say they’re worried that smaller but important parcels of land are going unprotected.  Brian Mann has our story. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19746/20120427/small-adirondack-land-deals-may-slip-through-ny-apos-s-fingers">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>06:16</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, environment, economy, outdoor recreation, politics, land conservation, finch, nature conservancy, [loc:43.9726899 -74.4204332], topstory, adirondacks</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Nature Conservancy loggers accused of damaging Adirondack trout stream</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17348/20110322/nature-conservancy-loggers-accused-of-damaging-adirondack-trout-stream</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Mar 22, 2011) The Adirondack Nature Conservancy has emerged in recent years as one of the largest owners of timberland in the North Country.The green group uses certified logging methods designed to protect rivers and other sensitive ecosystems.  But a landowner in Essex County is accusing the Conservancy’s tree-cutters of damaging a certified trout stream.  As Brian Mann reports, state officials have opened an investigation. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17348/20110322/nature-conservancy-loggers-accused-of-damaging-adirondack-trout-stream">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Brian Mann</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Adirondack Nature Conservancy has emerged in recent years as one of the largest owners of timberland in the North Country.The green group uses certified logging methods designed to protect rivers and other sensitive ecosystems.  But a landowner in Essex County is accusing the Conservancy’s tree-cutters of damaging a certified trout stream.  As Brian Mann reports, state officials have opened an investigation. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17348/20110322/nature-conservancy-loggers-accused-of-damaging-adirondack-trout-stream">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>05:08</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, economy, adirondacks, environment, outdoor recreation, logging, timber, forestry, nature conservancy, finch pruyn, finch, [loc:43.9445800 -73.7260670], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>APA chairman says Review Board can weigh in on land purchases</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17263/20110307/apa-chairman-says-review-board-can-weigh-in-on-land-purchases</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Mar 7, 2011) A prominent pro-environment group has been pushing the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board to stop commenting on the issue of state land-purchases in the Park.The Adirondack Council argues that the state-funded Review Board doesn&apos;t have a mandate to weigh in on the issue.  But APA chairman Curt Stiles says Review Board is defending the Review Board&apos;s decision to issue a resolution opposing the Finch Pruyn and Follensby land deals.Chris Morris has details. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17263/20110307/apa-chairman-says-review-board-can-weigh-in-on-land-purchases">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Chris Morris</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A prominent pro-environment group has been pushing the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board to stop commenting on the issue of state land-purchases in the Park.The Adirondack Council argues that the state-funded Review Board doesn&apos;t have a mandate to weigh in on the issue.  But APA chairman Curt Stiles says Review Board is defending the Review Board&apos;s decision to issue a resolution opposing the Finch Pruyn and Follensby land deals.Chris Morris has details. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17263/20110307/apa-chairman-says-review-board-can-weigh-in-on-land-purchases">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>03:50</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, adirondacks, economy, outdoor recreation, politics, budget, tourism, finch, follensby, review board, monroe, stiles, adirondack park agency, land management, [loc:41.3625937 -74.2712613], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Some Adirondack towns say they were pressured to support Finch conservation deal</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17182/20110218/some-adirondack-towns-say-they-were-pressured-to-support-finch-conservation-deal</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Feb 18, 2011) Yesterday, NCPR reported that local governments in the Adirondack Park are deeply divided over the future of the Finch conservation project.That land deal would add roughly 60,000 acres to the “forever wild” forest preserve.  One reason that the project is still so controversial, four years after it was unveiled, is that many community leaders feel that they were strong-armed into accepting it.Other town supervisors say they felt the negotiations were fair and productive.  In part two of his special report, Brian Mann looks at the politics and the backroom talks that shaped the Finch deal. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17182/20110218/some-adirondack-towns-say-they-were-pressured-to-support-finch-conservation-deal">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Brian Mann</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Yesterday, NCPR reported that local governments in the Adirondack Park are deeply divided over the future of the Finch conservation project.That land deal would add roughly 60,000 acres to the “forever wild” forest preserve.  One reason that the project is still so controversial, four years after it was unveiled, is that many community leaders feel that they were strong-armed into accepting it.Other town supervisors say they felt the negotiations were fair and productive.  In part two of his special report, Brian Mann looks at the politics and the backroom talks that shaped the Finch deal. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17182/20110218/some-adirondack-towns-say-they-were-pressured-to-support-finch-conservation-deal">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>07:41</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, economy, adirondacks, politics, outdoor recreation, tourism, environment, finch, easement, conservation, land management, [loc:43.7825645 -74.2718165], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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