tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1425913900816905740.post7351436684111265868..comments2008-04-18T18:15:53.859-05:00Naomi Van Tolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11132516900840559976naomi@spiny.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1425913900816905740.post-40001531569315555042008-04-18T18:15:53.859-05:002008-04-18T18:15:53.859-05:00

jccvi - Thanks for the question. Our group's position is that the fence needs to come down.<BR/><BR/>I see your point about leading people to appreciate the value of the Old Forest as a whole, but do you think Zoo leaders can learn to appreciate the Old Forest first? Would they be able to resist "cleaning up" the forest so visitors don't have to worry about poison ivy, copperheads, etc.?<BR/><BR/

Naomi Van Tolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11132516900840559976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1425913900816905740.post-76928896502849377992008-04-18T15:28:27.287-05:002008-04-18T15:28:27.287-05:00

jccvi--personally, yes, i am VERY opposed to this. i have a whole post brewing about this---hopefully i can get it up in the next few days.<BR/><BR/>as far as glenn's editorial, i just don't get this:<BR/><BR/><I>The users of any park will always have different priorities. A case in point is the recent discussion related to the zoo's clearing of a portion of the forest for construction of its

Stacey Greenberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716896540454461639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1425913900816905740.post-312186926723704242008-04-18T13:59:00.272-05:002008-04-18T13:59:00.272-05:00

I've got a question tangential to the article.<BR/><BR/>Would you be opposed if the zoo were to preserve the currently fenced off section of woods with little more than nature trails and perhaps some signs and artfully fenced animal areas?<BR/><BR/>I'm very pleased with the work yall and the Park Friends are doing to bring attention to the Old Forest as a beautiful and safe place to explore.

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