Beetle mania hits Alaska; efforts to get rid of a forest-destroying bug threaten the state's premier trail

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The 39-mile Resurrection Pass National Recreation Trail attracts 8,000 hikers annually, but the Alaskan trail may become riddled by tree stumps if logging interests get their way. A new law permits cutting trees infested with bugs or damaged by fire. The spruce bark beetle has infested the area.

Political aspects, Lumber industry, Alaska, Trees, Trees (Plants), Diseases and pests, Forest ecology, Trails, Forestry law, Forest law, Chugach National Forest, Alaska

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Flash! News hounds hit the trail: when it comes to thru-hiking the AT, a group of reporters wants people to read all about it

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A group of 19 journalists, artists and writers known as the Geraldo Group' are devoted to writing about hiking the 2,158-mile Appalachian Trail. Their project is called 'An Appalachian Adventure' and was started by the Hartford, CT, Courant.

Practice, Appreciation, Journalists

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Roadside attraction: a proposed highway would pave over a section of the Appalachian Trail in Virginia

Article Abstract:

The Virginia Department of Transportation want to build a four-lane road that will destroy the pristine beauty of a wilderness area. Environmentalists and hikers opposing the highway invite 'Backpacker' readers to contact them.

Planning, Roads, Virginia. Department of Highways and Transportation

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