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<title>Clearcut logging plan sparks blistering APA debate</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21450/20130215/clearcut-logging-plan-sparks-blistering-apa-debate</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Feb 15, 2013) A plan by the Adirondack Park Agency to streamline permit applications for large-scale clearcut logging sparked fierce debate yesterday.Supporters of the plan say it will encourage loggers and landowners to adopt better harvesting practices. At the APA&apos;s monthly meeting in Ray Brook, some commissioners spoke passionately in favor of the change.   But others expressed deep skepticism about the plan. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21450/20130215/clearcut-logging-plan-sparks-blistering-apa-debate">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Brian Mann</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A plan by the Adirondack Park Agency to streamline permit applications for large-scale clearcut logging sparked fierce debate yesterday.Supporters of the plan say it will encourage loggers and landowners to adopt better harvesting practices. At the APA&apos;s monthly meeting in Ray Brook, some commissioners spoke passionately in favor of the change.   But others expressed deep skepticism about the plan. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21450/20130215/clearcut-logging-plan-sparks-blistering-apa-debate">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:keywords>photolead, forest products, timber, paper, logging, clear-cut, adirondack park agency, environment, outdoor recreation, [loc:44.3000000 -74.0858300], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>APA delays new clear-cutting rule for Adk loggers</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21189/20130104/apa-delays-new-clear-cutting-rule-for-adk-loggers</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jan 4, 2013) State officials are delaying consideration of a new plan that would ease clear-cutting rules for loggers working in the Adirondack Park.The measure was expected to be taken up at the Adirondack Park Agency meeting next week in Ray Brook.If approved, it will allow some timber operators to clear-cut stands of trees larger than 25 acres without a full review by the Adirondack Park Agency. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21189/20130104/apa-delays-new-clear-cutting-rule-for-adk-loggers">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Brian Mann</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[State officials are delaying consideration of a new plan that would ease clear-cutting rules for loggers working in the Adirondack Park.The measure was expected to be taken up at the Adirondack Park Agency meeting next week in Ray Brook.If approved, it will allow some timber operators to clear-cut stands of trees larger than 25 acres without a full review by the Adirondack Park Agency. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21189/20130104/apa-delays-new-clear-cutting-rule-for-adk-loggers">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>01:18</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, environment, economy, timber, forest products, adirondack park agency, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Do big Adirondack conservation deals hurt loggers?</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20577/20121001/do-big-adirondack-conservation-deals-hurt-loggers</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Oct 1, 2012) Governor Andrew Cuomo says the big Finch conservation deal in the Adirondacks will open new lands to snowmobilers, hikers, hunters, and anglers. State officials and green groups say that could mean a major boost for the North Country&apos;s tourism industry.  But critics say the $50 million deal will hurt the timber industry, making it harder for struggling loggers and mill operators. Some industry leaders say they worry about the loss of productive timberlands that have been harvested for more than a century. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20577/20121001/do-big-adirondack-conservation-deals-hurt-loggers">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Brian Mann</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Governor Andrew Cuomo says the big Finch conservation deal in the Adirondacks will open new lands to snowmobilers, hikers, hunters, and anglers. State officials and green groups say that could mean a major boost for the North Country&apos;s tourism industry.  But critics say the $50 million deal will hurt the timber industry, making it harder for struggling loggers and mill operators. Some industry leaders say they worry about the loss of productive timberlands that have been harvested for more than a century. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20577/20121001/do-big-adirondack-conservation-deals-hurt-loggers">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>06:48</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, adirondacks, outdoor recreation, forest products, timber industry, nature conservancy, [loc:43.9445800 -73.7260670], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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