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Show Wednesday, July 23, 2008 DAILY Human honeypots harm biodiversity should be no news to that human population is putting tremendous pressure on Earth's wildlife and ecosystems. And while we have learned to live without a good many of the species that existed when European expansion and industrialization began (dodos, Stellar's sea cows and passenger pigeons, to head a list of thousands), it is clear that humans cannot continue this desecration indefinitely. So humans have increasingly realized the necessity of setting aside wildlife refuges, national parks, wilderness areas and other protected areas (collectively hereafter: PAs). In the last three decades we've seen a increase worldwide in the establishment of PAs. But do they work? Worldwide, whenever a new PA is established, we hear how it will impoverish the surrounding communities. They will lose hunting and grazing privileges, access to mineral resources, ability to use the land in traditional manners. Population in the surrounding areas will then diminish as families move away to find replacement for the economic base from which they are now excluded. But there has been a counter argument. Since PAs require staffing and promote tourism, it is argued that they will act rather as a human "honey-pot.- " They will draw people toward, not away from, the PAs. Roads will be improved and the new resource base will result in steadier employment, better schools, better security. So really, how will all this balance out? The July 4 issue of the journal Science summarizes a massive study of 306 PAs in 45 countries in Latin America and Africa. Clearly, in these countries there will be myriad factors that complicate analytic precision: inaccurate records, n illegal activity, mobility, for starters. The researchers have been pretty creative in trying to control for as many of these as seems possible and have compared the human population growth rate immediately around the PAs (within 10 kilometers, 6 miles) with the broader general surrounding region and additionally with the particular country's growth rates. The data seem pretty clear. The PAs do indeed act as "honeypots." The surround- - It nt human-populatio- 9T J 1W Science & Society' ing areas do indeedshow significantly higher human population growth than the broader region or the country as a whole. Further, it appears that immigration is the driving force. We've all heard, I'm sure, of the poor staffing, overworked park rangers and inadequate technological support that plague the world's PAs (and to a lesser but significant measure, our own). Can these really be attractants to human population? It seems so. And therein lies the huge problem. The PAs, as presently operated, are possibly counterproductive. For one thing, the protected organisms within the PAs become progressively isolated from any genetic exchange with species members outside, leading to genetic impoverishment. And not only do the PAs attract legitimate businesses (for example, service to PA administration and the resultant tourism), but they also attract illegal activity. The above arguments have asmade the sumption that humans will behave honorably and for the overall good. Adam Smith, if I understand that economic pioneer even partially, would argue otherwise: That humans are driven first of all by and the public good be hanged. And so it is. The PAs serve as a fount of plants and animals and minerals that are there for the taking for anyone who can avoid or bribe the administrative agencies. So rhino horns, elephant tusks, bush meat in general, exotic birds and animals for First World collectors, charcoal from harvested hardwoods, diamonds, and plants for medicines all foster a massive trade that decimates the resources of PAs. The upshot: We've got to rethink our approach to protecting our planet and its organisms. Don't push timetable in stmggjing relationship Carolyn: been dating a for over three years. 1 am generally a happy person and generally have a happy life with him. We had been talking engagement, so he told his friends and family our intentions. Now, a few months later, things have gotten a little off track, and we started to see a counselor. This man has now taken back almost everything he had said would happen, but tells me he loves me and that, when we are ready, we'll get married. I have to "untell" everyone who asks our status, and there are plenty. I want kids; he wants kids with me as well. He is 15 years my senior and already has two, and 1 have had to be very flexible to accommodate his life. I don't think it's unreasonable for him to accommodate my timetable now, as I don't want him to be an old father and I am not in my 20s anymore. Am I justified in having a timetable for marriage and children? Running Out of Time? Dear Carolyn Hax Martin survivors waited to be rescued and was moved by the experience. "We loved the spirft there and our goal was to bring the spirit of the trail closer to home where more people could enjoy it." Boswell Continued from B8 that was actually governed by Mexico until nearly seven months after the settlers' arrival. (All of the land in the state of Utah, as present-da- y well as California, Nevada, much of Arizona and portions of New Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming, was ceded to the United States in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, signed Feb. 2, 1848, that concluded the said. Just as the early pioneers were noted for the vigor of their celebrations, however, ASHLEY War.) Provo's Pioneer Day Extravaganza!, including its rare auto, owned by Orem resident Karl Furr, is one of a number of events held across the state that honor the resilient spirit and determination of Young and his followers. "I think it's important to recognize the people who founded this state," said Provo recreation supervisor JaNel Grim. "We have a safe, fun environment where people can have a good time and learn a little bit about Utah." The "Utah History Encyclopedia" records that the first observance of Pioneer Day occurred in 1849. Young led a Events procession from his home to the site chosen for construction of the Salt Lake Temple, where the members of nearly 20 local IDS congregations held a devotional service "full of both religious reverence and zeal." followed by a feast of thanksgiving. Some of that same religious reverence is alive today in observances like the Mormon Handcart Pageant held in Nephi during the week of Pioneer Day which com- - memorates the Uah settlers who arrived several years after the exodus led by Young. The Handcart Pageant, now in its seventh year, is a dramatic reenactment of the tragedy of Pioneer Relic Hall, American Fork DUP Relic Hall, Highland DUP Mu- Great Salt Lake despite trials neer Day celebration in Utah, and tragedy along the way. The and you have to get up early (or stay up late) to experience pageant includes live music it all: the Days of '47 and and dancing. Morning NewsKJZZ TV Marathon begins at the stroke Taste of the Valley of midnight. There's a Sunrise I Where: Historic Utah County Service at the LDS Tabernacle on Temple Square, followed by Courthouse, 51 S. University the Days of '47 KSL 5 Parade Ave., Provo at 9 a.m. There's a heritage ) When: Noon-- p.m. on festival at This Is The Place Thursday Heritage Park during the day, and if you're feeling intrepid, i Cost: $8person, $30fam-ilthen you can drive out to the of four Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main I Info: www.thechamber.org St. in Salt Lake City, on the What's Going On: Local restonight before it all begins taurants vie to impress visitors night, actually for the Interby forking ov$r a mouthful of national CultureFest. their best menu items. Spend On Friday and Saturday, the the afternoon sampling the finof '47 wraps up at the est foods prepared and served Days LDS Conference Center with across Utah Valley. every day an evening performance each day by the entire Osmond family including the brotherly Days of '47 trio of Merrill, Jay and Wayne, I Where: Salt Lake City middle siblings Donny and Marie, and youngest "original" t When: Events all day long and the Osmond Jimmy on Thursday: evening concert Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Friday and Saturday There are no more free tickets I Cost: Varies by event (some available (except, perhaps, events are free) from people who already got t Info: www.daysof47.com theirs in the random ticket disI What's Going On: The Days tribution lottery), but you can watch online via live Internet of '47 is probably the biggest streaming at www.lds.org. (and possibly the oldest) Pio- - 756-549- 785-920- Continued from B8 seum, newseventseventsfiesta-daysactivities24.ph- p What's Going On: What's not going on? Fiesta Days is Spanish Fork's big weeklong Piocelebration of summer neer Day is just the cherry on top of the whipped cream. The first event of the day is the Speedy Spaniard 10K Road Race and Walk, which begins at 6:30 a.m. There's also a grand parade, craft fair, family carnival, outdoor quilt show, the 4th annual Adopt a Duck River Race, live music, a matinee production of "Oklahoma!" by Spanish Fork Community Theater, the 66th Annual Fiesta Days Rodeo and fireworks at the Spanish Fork Sports Park after dark. The Mormon Handcart I Where: Juab Lehi DUP 756-575- Peteetneet 465-246- DUP Old Bell (Payson), 465-901School DUP Museum and Log Cabin (Pleasant Grove), or 785-261Provo Pioneer Museum, Salem DUP Museum, 301 S. 300 West, Salem (phone service not available); Spanish Fork DUP Museum. 390 N. Main St. (phone service not available); Springville DUP Mu785-251- 9 852-660- seum, 491-207- Pioneer Legacy Pageant I Where: Springville Arts Park, 620 S. 1350 East, Springville p.m. on Thursday, and Saturday I Cost: Free Friday County Fair- grounds Outdoor Arena, 350 W. Center St., Nephi I When: 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday for activities; pageant begins at dusk (approximately 9:15 p.m.) the Willie and Martin Handcart Companies, groups of pioneers decimated in the wilds of Wyoming by ferocious winter weather. Pageant associate director Dixie Boswell said that she visited, with family members, the sites where the Willie and Utah-boun- d work to restore it. It's a little like what the Saints did early Latter-dawith the remote and wild Utah Territory, actually. They took charge of a situation that presented some challenges and figured out how to increase its beauty and productivity. y De-ser- Museum, 50 N. Center St. (phone service not available); Orem DUP Collection at the Heritage Museum, '225-256Payson South County DUP, t When: 9 Pageant FRANSCELLDaily Herald Jami and Claire Champagne balance themselves before neurly falling during the Plank Race at the Pioneer Day celebration July 24, 2007, at North Park in Provo. Pioneer Day today is also an excellent opportunity to use up all of the watermelon and fireworks left over from Independence Day. It's a day for people to enjoy parades, participate in contests and races, visit museums and, yes. maybe even inspect a vintage car or two. A retired machinist, Furr, 77, purchased his historic Rolls for $75,000. At the time, he said, the car "was a wreck: it hadn't run in 50 years." He has a photo of the car taken with its original owner, however, and has done a great deal of What's Going On: Local actors bring to life the story of Mormon pioneers George and Elizabeth Fox, who persist in their efforts to follow the pioneer trail to the valley of the y r I Cost: Free I Info: www.handcartpageant. com What's Going On: See a live reenactment of he story of the Mormon handcart pioneers. If you want to arrive early, you can purchase a pioneer supper (catered by popular local eatery JC Mickelson's) and browse historical displays. Approximately 4,000 people are expected each night the pageant is performed (if you can't get down for Pioneer Day, there are performance Friday and Saturday as well), so you might want to show up early just to spread a blanket or set out some folding chairs to reserve your spot. The pageant has live animals and a cast of about 150 actors, who range in age from infants to senior , , f J ? " 1 1 1 featuring Swedish tribute band Arrival '' citizens. Tell Me About It Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museums time pass. But think like a kid would you for a second rather have a dad in his 50s, or parents who wish they hadn't married each other? The latter is life punching you in the gut. The humiliation and frustration you have now are life giving you a wedgie and taking your lunch money. So be patient, give the counseling a chance. Find out whether you can find peace together, or whether you need to part ways. If what really chafes here is that he's making all the decisions while you just smile and You want to be recognized nod, then by all means, speak it and address it. The way to for your efforts to accommoaddress it, though, is by living date him. I sympathize. not But how does one tweak your life on your terms the timetable for nursing a by demanding his hand. Here's one timetable you relationship back to health? Do you go ahead and have the can set: You can decide how wedding and kids, and worry hard you're willing to "work" about liking each other later? on this relationship, and for (Rhetorical flourish, not a sug- how long. Give it your honest and transparent best. If you gestion.) think it (or he) is stalling, then Yes, it's embarrassing to "untell" your good news, it's you owe it to both of you to hard to adjust your expectastep back, and at least sample tions, it's frustrating to watch life on your own. Utah County's PREMIER local B7 Pioneer Day Mexican-America- n Duane Jeffery HERALD If I Where: Cities around Utah Valley L I When: Hours of operation vary I Cost: Free admission at all Utah County locations I Info: www.dupintemational. org What's Going On: The Daughters of Utah Pioneers have museums across the state, of which there are no fewer than 12 in Utah County. Even if there's not one in the city where you live, odds are that you won't have to drive very far to make a visit and inspect the historical artifacts and displays. Some locations may be be closed, have limited hours, or require an appointment, though the Provo Pioneer Museum, right there at North Park, site of Provo's Pioneer Day Extraganza!, will be open throughout the Provo event. (1 t: I ft 'IV ' 'rt - Call the museum you'd like to visit to determine its hours of operation: Alpine Historic f'JIlEBJj sports coverage www.heraldextra.com railsiflrroli) A rriMrbr:vc (PWMftU . J QUESTAR aipnagraptiics J MO0UCT1ON! UNI W ROCKY MOUNTAIN fswER. , JYmstar LJ XANGO |