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Fri Sep 14, 2012, 09:16 AM Sep 2012

DU this: Advocates petition Gov. Herbert to stop public lands lawsuits

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Advocates petition Gov. Herbert to stop public lands lawsuits
By Amy Joi O'Donoghue
September 12th, 2012
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=22115846

SALT LAKE CITY — A public school teacher, business owner and hunting enthusiast were among residents Wednesday who staged a rally at the Capitol urging Gov. Gary Herbert to withdraw his efforts to gain control of federal lands.

Organized by the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, the rally was followed by the delivery of more than 5,400 signatures on a petition and post cards to Herbert's office to voice opposition to what they characterize as Herbert's "land grab."

"I am passionate about having access to our national forests," said Jack Nelson, who sat in his wheelchair and detailed the virtues of conserving public lands. "As Americans we are part owners of our national forests." ..............

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