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Show THE ZEPHYRSEPTEMBER PAGE 30 89 feedback the readers respond Jim: Dear Editor: The U.S. Carrying Capacity "As the parents of future generations, we should leave the environment at least as productive, healthy and beautiful as we found It" . Howards writing made me suddenly realize why our forefather Of pioneers felt compelled to kill off some estimated 2 million buffalo. were buffalo It flies the was the clouds of gnats and biting course, associated with, not to mention all that manure. However, all fun aside, the bison trails were followed by the pioneers because they Inevitably led to water and across seemingly unaccesslble mountain ranges. Also, selective grazing by herbivores Improves the range. We know that we can cut alfalfa for hay as much as three times a year without Overcuttlngovergrazlng will hurt the harming the vigor of the plants. Is a of the carrying capacity. therefore there Fortunately concept range, we can adjust the numbers of cattle for a given range occasionally. Our U.S. however, has a limit In Its capacity to feed and to provide energy resources for a continuously Increasing human population. The Bureau of the Census projects that the U. S. Population will grow from the Present 230 million to 260 million by the year 2000 and to 300 million by the year 2030. Using these figures, U. S. agencies have projected that the demand for timber products will rise 113 by 2030, the demand for beef 53, grain and fibers by 65. In addition, every new citizen wants to fulfill the American dream of a split-lev- el home, a two-c- ar family, air conditioning and a power mower. these (Where they produce things there Is pollution and acid rain, Is over but that Now, to accommodate these population there, right?) Increases, we have to expand our housing developments, schools, Jails, shopping centers, medical centers, law offices, and winter sport facilities. All of that can only be accomplished at the expense of wildlife habitat. Get the picture? Now visualize 15 million hikers and bikers converging onto our 1.9 million acre BLM wilderness area, with all their aluminum, plastic and paper waste products. Mr. Howard, Imagine the breeding areas for gnats and biting flies they create and leave behind...... Bill We have lived In many parts of our great country, mostly In the west. We are newcomers here, five months, but have been In love with southern Utah for many years since I worked as a seasonal ranger at Bryce Canyon National Park In 1970. Your paper Is outstanding, a rare treat to read such opposing I consider It a must on viewpoints, unabashed. my reading list Keep up the fine work. One comment about the article by Ken Sleight; I would like to see him expand on his comments about under the counter land deals. He mentioned this again at the hearing at the community center about the proposed State lands lease, sale. I would like to know specifically what transpired? Thanks, Paul J. Menard Editor: Enclosed Is my check for my annual subscription to the Canyon Country Zephyr. Everyone In South Florida reads IL Just the other day, I was having brunch with Don (Johnson) and he said he reads It first thing every morning. Can I get a satellite down-li- nk too so I don't have to wait for your home delivery person to show? Sometimes he doesn't get here until 6:30 am or so, and I need my Canyon Country Zephyr to set my vision of the world ASAP. I figure If you can do It for Don, you should be able to do It for mel But do me a favor, please never publish anymore stupid columns about this Tynes guy...what a drag. Good luck with the new venture. All of us In South Florida want you to know that we read the CCZ before the New York Times, Washington Post, the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Syracuse Herald Examiner or the Tallahassee Democrat. What more of an endorsement can one paper use? Best regards, B; Sincerely, Jack Osterholt King of the Gypsies E. G. Van Voorthulzen Soil & Range Conservationist USDI (BIA)ProJect Manager USAID, retired. Re-ele- Editors Fellow Note: and old friend Jack Osterholt Is actually believed to be Mr. Tynes long lost half brother. We are pleased to see that Jack has found a new life for himself In sunny Florida, after squandering almost a decade at a correctional facility near LaGrange, KY. klan ct DAVE BIERSCHIED MOAB CITY COUNCIL Polaroid photography 8 terry knouff 259-513- VOTE ON OCTOBER 3rd a paid political advertisement |