Research: Outdoor recreation disrupts wildlife
By Benjamin Spillman, Reno Gazette-Journal
Hikers and skiers might want to think twice before criticizing motorcyclists and snowmobilers for disrupting the environment.
Research recently compiled by Colorado State University found virtually every type of outdoor recreation has potential to harm wildlife, with non-motorized activity showing more documented negative effects motorized sports.
The findings were part of a scientific review published last month that looked at the effects of recreation in protected areas on wildlife.
Well, welll, well. Will you look at these findings.
“If we don’t understand how recreation can be affecting wildlife then we are not really conserving wildlife as effectively as we could be.”
That goes for development in locations like ridge-tops. Martis Valley West Parcel Specific Plan (at either location) WILL DISRUPT wildlife habitat and migration. Just say NO to that development! Hopefully the USFS will find a reasonable $$$$ amount to satisfy SPI for the sister project: Brockway Campground.
The Loop Road project is questionable to say the least and will also disrupt surrounding habitat that has adjusted to it’s existing conditions.