State Forests Plan Timber Cuts Spar Over Trees
Maryland environmentalists clash with state forest managers over timbering plans across 900 acres in Savage River, Pocomoke River and Potomac Garrett forests. Officials defend selective cuts to salvage dead wood amid gypsy moth damage while preserving long term oak stands. counties receive 25 percent income in Garrett and Allegany, 15 percent elsewhere.
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Francis Zumbrun
Mr. Zumbrun
Green Ridge State Forest
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Department of Natural Resources
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Potomac
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Garrett County
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Allegany
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Perdue urges composting dead chickens over burial
AP reports Perdue Farms recommends composting dead birds with straw and manure to cut disease risk and nitrate leaching. The company backs a transition, not a mandate, and cites environmental benefits as Delaware authorities hail a breakthrough for large producers.
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Salisbury
Perdue Farms Inc
Valster Bembenek
John A. Hughes
Division of
Soil and Water Conservation
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Muslims cited for beating drug dealer
In Baltimore a group of Muslims says they acted to stop a drug dealer near their mosque after police arrived and allowed the suspect to escape. Four Muslims aged 14 to 38 were arrested following a scuffle with two officers. The group plans talks with police and community leaders in September to discuss crime and drug issues in the area.
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Baltimore
Amiyr Muhammad
Muhammad
Drie
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