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RESOLUTION #98.
(Series of 1999)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO, OPPOSING INTERIOR APPROPRIATION RIDER FOR AN
ADDITIONAL $2 MILLION FOR THE GRAND MESA - UNCOMPAHGRE -
GUNNISON AND WHITE RIVER NATIONAL FORESTS ASPEN
PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, there is no conclusive evidence that aspen have to be cut to
regenerate in Colorado, and
WHEREAS, there are numerous cases where aspen have not regenerated in
the Grand Mesa - Uncompahgre - Gunnison National Forest region after being
clear-cut, and
WHEREAS, after timber sale preparation and road building has been
completed, aspen harvesting is done at a net loss to taxpayers, and
~\ WHEREAS, the additional $2 million will double the amount of aspen
harvesting done in the Grand Mesa - Uncompahgre - Gunnison and White River
National Forests next year, and
WHEREAS, the Forest Service in Colorado has a tremendous backlog of
projects that could enhance Colorado's environment and its recreation and
tourism industry --- projects that include better stewardship of wilderness areas,
restoration, road and trail maintenance, and wildlife protection, and
WHEREAS, the Forest Service did not request this appropriation, and it is
our belief that all determinations made to increase. or decrease aspen clear-cutting
areas should be in accordance with the Forest Service Master Plan and full local
review.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO:
That the City Council is opposed to the rider that will require an additional
~. $2 million to be spent on the aspen programs for the Grand Mesa - Uncompahgre
- Gunnison and White River National Forests.
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Dated:
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Rachel E. Ric ards, Mayor
I, Kathryn S. Koch, duly appointed and acting City Clerk do certify that
the foregoing is a true and accurate copy of that resolution adopted by the City
Council of the city of Aspen, Colorado, at a meeting held October 12, 1999.