From CFACT

By Gabriella Hoffman

“When fully implemented, the 226,113 acres identified as unsuitable for shooting will be closed. The three geographic areas included in the current Dingell Act notice comprise 141,095 acres of that, including 94,900 acres when Devil’s Nose opens and 46,195 acres when the Clear Creek Shooting Sports Park opens. An additional Dingell Act notice will be provided at a future date to complete implementation.” — U.S. Forest Service

In Episode 360 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the U.S. Forest Service’s proposed rule to ban recreational shooting opportunities on 226,000 public lands acres deemed unsuitable for such opportunities. Are they unsuitable lands for this activity? Tune in to learn more.

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EP 431: Beanless Coffee & BIDEH – District of Conservation

In Episode 431 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the new "beanless" coffee trend and problematic BIDEH update for national wildlife refuges that prioritizes climate change over wildlife management. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Atomo Coffee | Ingredients Reuters: Seattle-based startup makes 'beanless coffee' to help combat deforestation A Beyond Meat-Backed Coffee Maker Is Selling 'Beanless' Coffee Here’s how your cup of coffee contributes to climate change Are North American Forests Really Shrinking? What the Data Tell Us UN FAO 2020 Report: 2020 Global Forest Resources Assessment Global Ecology and Conservation Volume 49, January 2024: The global greening continues despite increased drought stress since 2000 The Earth is getting greener. Hurray? Wildlife Agency Strays From Conservation With Climate-Centric Refuge Rule — Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support

1. EP 431: Beanless Coffee & BIDEH 25:57
2. EP 430: Earth Day & National Park Week 17:20
3. EP 429: Managing Invasive Pythons with Amy Siewe, aka The Python Huntress 26:59
4. EP 428: Barred Owls, EV Republicans, Fast Fashion 29:34
5. EP 427: Klamath Dam Breach Salmon Kill-Off (ft. Nick Pope) 32:50

SHOW NOTES

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests work toward Implementation of Shooting Closures identified in the 2019 Recreational Sport Shooting Project Decision

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest Recreational Sport Shooting Project

Proposed Permanent Recreational Shooting Orders on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests #NP-3610

The U.S. Forest Service wants to ban target shooting on 1,100 percent more acreage in two of Colorado’s national forests

Federal Subsistence Board Just Voted on Closing 60 Million Acres of Public Land in Alaska to Non-Local Moose and Caribou Hunters

Lead Bans Discourage Americans From Going Fishing And Hunting 

A Perspective on the MLPA and Healthy Oceans

Photo Credit: Gabriella Hoffman / Colorado Springs, CO overlooking The Broadmoor

Author

• Gabriella Hoffman
• Gabriella Hoffman is a Media Strategist and Award-Winning Outdoor Writer.
• She hosts the “District of Conservation” podcast and CFACT’s original YouTube series “Conservation Nation.”
• Learn more about her work at http://www.gabriellahoffman.com