tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311929704697522769.post4735062443262473581..comments2024-03-13T23:53:49.384-07:00Comments on Mojave Desert Blog: Reforming Visual Resource Management in the DesertShaun G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17039896758011526968noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311929704697522769.post-43422656229320434422013-08-25T15:21:20.820-07:002013-08-25T15:21:20.820-07:00It kind of blows my mind that the BLM attempts cla...It kind of blows my mind that the BLM attempts classifications of visual value.. it's romantic and seems totally precarious at the same time - especially seeing beautiful landscapes score so low and designated for demolition (development).<br /><br />Is the scoring system put in place to aid development or conservation? Alison Jean Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745073143746395137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311929704697522769.post-46013945879373042202013-08-11T15:11:23.240-07:002013-08-11T15:11:23.240-07:00Thanks for this thorough post - what is considered...Thanks for this thorough post - what is considered or valued as scenic on an official designation leaves much to be desired. I see their points to how they classify, but this is proof of missing the point of good stewardship. Those are all some stunning views in their own way, not to mention what lives there not in view. Perhaps Class IV = no forested mountains, OK to discard your old appliances here...<br /><br />I have a way to finish really reading it after skimming, but it will be worth it.David C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16897398037657414471noreply@blogger.com