How should public recreation be balanced against protection of endangered species and their habitat in the Headwaters reserve?
While both objectives have been expressed by the federal and state governments in the Headwaters negotiations, there is potential for conflict between the two objectives. Because of their impact on the environment, some forms of recreation are less likely to be compatible with the conservation goals of the Headwaters reserve. The Legislature should provide to state representatives working on the management plan guidance on its views as to which types of public recreation are compatible with the conservation goals of the Headwaters reserve.
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