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FOXX PLEASED WITH ALTERNATIVE TO GLOBE PROJECT
Washington, DC,
September 6, 2006
Today, the National Forest Service announced its intent to develop an additional alternative to the Globe Project. Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05) commented, “I am pleased the National Forest Service officials have listened to my concern
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Today, the National Forest Service announced its intent to develop an additional alternative to the Globe Project. Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05) commented, “I am pleased the National Forest Service officials have listened to my concerns managing the forest and the urging of many Blowing Rock residents and have agreed to find an alternative way to preserve the scenic quality of Blowing Rock. This is a step in the right direction. It shows that the Federal Government will hear the concerns of local citizens as well as their elected representatives.” Joy Malone, the district ranger stated, “The project team will use the scenic quality issue as the impetus for developing this new alternative. The project team will look for ways to meet all objectives for the project while giving additional consideration to the scenic quality of the area.” “As a lifelong resident of the area, I cherish all the resources of our mountains and want to maintain what is special about them,” concluded Congresswoman Foxx. ### |