A bill to prohibit Big Cypress National Preserve from being designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.
Impact
If enacted, the bill would codify a limitation on the management and conservation strategies of the Big Cypress National Preserve. By preventing its designation as wilderness, the bill opens the area to potential development and human activities that are typically restricted in wilderness areas, which could impact local ecosystems and biodiversity. Proponents may argue this could enhance recreational opportunities and economic benefits from increased access.
Summary
SB4267 is a legislative bill introduced to explicitly prohibit the Big Cypress National Preserve from being designated as wilderness or included within the National Wilderness Preservation System. The bill aims to ensure that this area remains accessible for various uses that may not align with the typical restrictions associated with wilderness areas, which often emphasize conservation and minimal human impact.
Contention
This legislation is expected to generate debate among conservationists and local stakeholders. Supporters of the bill, including certain lawmakers and resource users, may advocate that this approach ensures continued access for recreational opportunities, whereas environmental groups and conservation advocates could express concerns that such a prohibition undermines preservation efforts and the long-term environmental health of the preservative lands.
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To ensure that Big Cypress National Preserve may not be designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.
A bill to prohibit Big Cypress National Preserve from being designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.
To ensure that Big Cypress National Preserve may not be designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.
To ensure that Big Cypress National Preserve may not be designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.