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<itunes:summary>NCPR provides locally-produced news stories from around the Adirondack and North Country regions of New York State, as well as Western Vermont, and Ontario and Quebec in Canada.</itunes:summary>
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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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<title>Governor promotes historic land deal in Adirondacks</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20535/20120924/governor-promotes-historic-land-deal-in-adirondacks</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Sep 24, 2012) Governor Andrew Cuomo traveled to the Adirondacks Sunday, bringing with him most of his executive cabinet and dozens of downstate reporters. He made the trip to promote a big new $50 million land purchase that will add tens of thousands of acres to the Park&apos;s forest preserve. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20535/20120924/governor-promotes-historic-land-deal-in-adirondacks">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Brian Mann</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Governor Andrew Cuomo traveled to the Adirondacks Sunday, bringing with him most of his executive cabinet and dozens of downstate reporters. He made the trip to promote a big new $50 million land purchase that will add tens of thousands of acres to the Park&apos;s forest preserve. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20535/20120924/governor-promotes-historic-land-deal-in-adirondacks">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>06:10</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, adirondacks, outdoor recreation, [loc:43.9445800 -73.7260670], cuomo, finch pruyn, APA, nature conservancy, 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>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>AG probes how Adirondack land deals are made</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17022/20110121/ag-probes-how-adirondack-land-deals-are-made</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jan 21, 2011) Last April, New York’s Attorney General’s office announced that it would begin a probe of the state’s method of buying land in the Adirondack Park.  The investigation was requested by then-Governor David Paterson following allegations that the DEC had paid inflated prices to conservation groups.  As Brian Mann reports, state officials say that probe is now underway. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17022/20110121/ag-probes-how-adirondack-land-deals-are-made">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Brian Mann</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Last April, New York’s Attorney General’s office announced that it would begin a probe of the state’s method of buying land in the Adirondack Park.  The investigation was requested by then-Governor David Paterson following allegations that the DEC had paid inflated prices to conservation groups.  As Brian Mann reports, state officials say that probe is now underway. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17022/20110121/ag-probes-how-adirondack-land-deals-are-made">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>03:07</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, economy, adirondacks, environment, nature conservancy, land purchases, fred dicker, [loc:44.1897716 -73.7859721], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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