•No, we do not misunderstand this policy change. It effectively replaces the traditional policy of reserving natural areas for passive use, wildlife habitat, and ecosystem services with a policy that invites specialized-user groups to lay claim to natural areas for … Continue reading Seattle Nature Alliance answers its critics
I often crave the silence of an empty room. The over stimulation of daily living – the commute to work, the meeting chatter, the need to be constantly engaged with the computer screen – can leave me feeling completely exhausted. … Continue reading Alone & Together
Last weekend, Seattle Parks hosted a “Mini-Summit” for Natural Areas. There were over 20 groups and about 100 people from around town who are concerned with Natural Areas in Seattle Parks. There was an exhibit hall where the different groups … Continue reading The Skunk on the Table
Passive Uses are: Universal – uses that are available to virtually everyone Compatible – they are compatible with other passive uses and with the other living creatures that depend upon the land for habitat. Free – they do not require … Continue reading Passive Use, a Thin Green Line
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