Now, the U.S. Forest Service, under pressure from extreme groups like the Sierra Club, plans to reduce the use of the Grasslands by 40 percent. This would devastate hundreds of families and weaken North Dakota's economy, especially in rural areas. The Forest Service plans to restrict public access in other ways, too. With less recreation, our economy suffers. For 60 years, farmers and ranchers have been good stewards of these lands.
Wildlife is abundant.
The National Grasslands were created for multiple users like farmers and ranchers, hunters, hikers and campers. It's our heritage. Please help us tell the U.S. Forest Service that we oppose their plan. HAND is deeply committed to what's right for the National Grasslands and North Dakota. The comment period ends February 3, 2000.