[Vision2020] Moscow Mountain Preserve

[Robert Dickow]

I have identified at least 4 species of wild terrestrial orchid plants up in
the Idler's Rest area. Calypso bulbosa in particular is very rare generally
but has a huge population there, viewable in moist springs, fairly early.
You will also find two different coral root orchids, the spotted coral root,
and the striped coral. There are only a few plants of these, but they have
tall, showy spikes. Other species are quite modest, but I know where they
are. I suspect there are some other species there that I simply have not
discovered. I know about sitings of lady's slippers in our region, for
example. Real lady's slippers (Cypripedium).

If I find anybody running over these with their off-road vehicles, I'll be
really really PISSED OFF!

Just my 2 cents worth...
Bob Dickow, troublemaker.

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All:


Can we get a years extension on the Nature Conservancy's lease if need be?

James Reynolds

>>Mountain, and the rest of the American West.  These machines chew trails
>>into eroding ruts, and kill wildlife, trees and streams.  We have all seen
>>meadows and creeks churned to moonscapes because of these machines and
>>their un-thinking drivers.  Through this new park on Moscow Mountain,
>>maybe we can provide enough enforcement and education to stop this
>>destruction.
>>
>>In addition, with a park there near the top of the mountain, perhaps we
>>will find the resources to resolve the access issue.  If the interest in
>>visiting the new park increases, we will fix and maintain the road system
>>to make it possible for everyone to enjoy both the ride and the
>>destination.
>>
>>We need to preserve this 300 acre as a public park. Please help this
>>effort.  For more information, see http://www.pcei.org/mm_cedars.htm
>>
>>Bill London, Moscow
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