| Land exchanges have attracted a wide audience from all
points on the political spectrum. Following are some comments from those who are
interested and well informed on the benefits of land exchanges: Natural Resource Management and Land Exchanges by Lou Jurs – A retired senior biologist for the BLM, Jors was a career BLM employee who worked in several western states. Jurs played a critical role in preserving the Channel Scablands-Shrub Steppe habitat of eastern Washington. Government/Private Land Exchanges - A Timber Industry Perspective by Bob Weinberger – Long time chief forester for Boise Cascade, Weinberger is a commercial forester, educated and experienced in forestry and range management. Weinberger is an avid fly fisherman. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation by Alan G. Christensen - Mr. Christensen is the Vice President of Conservation Programs in Missoula, Montana. |