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Conservationists press for action on wilderness protection
Washington activists at the Sierra Club conference urge amending the 1964 act and seeking an executive order to shield roadless areas in parks and forests from development while awaiting permanent preservation. They fault the White House and Congress for slow progress, highlighting timber interests and agency opposition.
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National Parks and Wildlife
Council On Environmental Quality
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Forest Service
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