All,
I chanced to find out from an acquaintance, Bill Olson, yesterday
that the National Park Service has proposed to clear woods (some of them
covering rather large areas) on the Manassas Civil War Battlefield. The
idea is to return the battlefield to a habitat mix that is more like its
configuration when the battles were fought. Bill, who has been
appointed to a steering committee on viewsheds that is working with
National Park Serviceon this proposal, expressed some concern as to what
impact such a change would have on birds. Knowing that some of you
regularly bird the battlefield, I suggested to Bill that he send me an
e-mail that I could forward to this chat room. I felt that some of you
would probably have useful insights on the impacts fairly extensive
tree-clearing would have on birds of particular interest. If you would
like to give Bill any input on this matter, please contact him at the
e-mail address or phone number below.
John Bazuin
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Subject
Manassas Battlefied Bird Habitat
John:
This follows our discussion regarding the potential effect of tree
clearing
of some areas the Manassas Battlefield. In some parts this will be
extensive
(140+acre) pieces.
I would be interested in learning of any concerns regarding effect upon
bird
habitat or species. You mentioned that perhaps persons may have
information
or comments that participate in bird watching chat rooms.
My special interest is at this time is that I have accepted appointment
on a
Steering Committee on a study of Viewsheds at the Manassas Battlefield
Park,
and in that role, would like to know of any concerns, if possible with
respect
to specific areas within or close to the park.
The report of the study is due by the end of 2007, and any information
of
opinions should be available for consideration by the study personnel
promptly.
The first public meeting on the study took place yesterday, however
there will
be at least one more public meeting for citizens to present information
or
opinions.
Sincerely:
Bill Olson
703 590 7337
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