Growth in motorized uses as well as miles on the Adirondack Forest Preserve is “material,” Park advocates say.  

For Immediate ReleaseJune 7, 2022 Contact: David Gibson518-469-4081 Growth in motorized uses as well as miles on the Adirondack Forest Preserve is “material,” Park advocates say. Adirondack Wild calls on the Adirondack Park Agency to account for motorized uses on private as well as public land. In their comment letter to the Adirondack Park Agency…

Re. Public Comment, Wild Forest Guideline No. 4, “No Material Increase”

Re. Public Comment, Wild Forest Guideline No. 4, “No Material Increase” David GibsonManaging PartnerAdirondack Wild: Friends of the Forest PreserveBallston Lake, NY 518-469-4081dgibson@adirondackwild.org Comment Summary: Adirondack Wild appreciates having the 60-day comment period, as it affords the public sufficient time to try and relate this particular State Land Master Plan guideline for which you are…

Paul Schaefer and Dan Plumley sitting on a couch smiling

A Conversation with Wilderness Champion Paul Schaefer

By David Gibson, Managing Partner, Adirondack Wild A Conversation with Wilderness Champion Paul Schaefer A 1993 conversation between Friends of the Forest Preserve founder and 20th century Adirondack wilderness coalition leader Paul Schaefer (1908-1996) and Kathy Hargis is one of the best, short interviews Schaefer ever gave. Just 25 minutes long, the interview is accessed at www.adirondackwild.org/media/videos and scrolling…