"I definitely support halting the development in the North Wood is only for the purpose of having an outdoor classroom for hands-on learning. As it is, URI could stand to provide more opportunities for students to be out in the field. One of the problems with hosting outings are liability issues. The furhter away from campus, the more liabilities. If only for academic purposes, it makes no sense to get rid of one of the most accessible and useful areas for the outdoor classroom.
Ecollogically speaking, old growth forests are extremely important to our world! We're not just talking about protecting a certain species that could potentially be repopulated elsewhere; the value of this place has to do with its age and the intricate developments that only undisturbed habitats can produce over time. The forests of New England have suffered mass clearings since the onset of colonisation. What remains, or what has grown back, is extremely valuable and should be protected.
What are they planning on building?"
-Elisa Midence
No comments:
Post a Comment