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Special Assignment: Taking Back Our Forest Lands

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By KSEE News

Story Published: Nov 5, 2008 at 10:51 AM EST

Story Updated: Nov 5, 2008 at 10:51 AM EST

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Believe it or not, our national forests contain some of the most polluted areas in America. What's left of ouir wilderness is being destroyed by drug cartels who use the land for growing marijuana. Earlier this year, we showed you the works of the High Sierra Volunteer Trail Crew that cleans up after these cartels. KSEE 24 News took another hike with the Trail Crew, whose efforts are now inspiring similar clean-ups across the state. Justin Willis reports.

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Thursday, Jul 30 at 12:51 PM Tommy Hawkins Jr. wrote ...

This is such a shame. Prohibition is causing this kind of blight on America. Finding pesticides, herbicides, poisons, fertilizer, garbage and human waste centered around these illegal grow operations is going to become more commonplace if we don't take action now. The solution is clear: Tax and regulate the production, distribution, and sale of cannabis to adults. This will take the profits and power away from the illegal drug cartels and put them into the hands of honest Americans.

Monday, Jan 12 at 4:08 PM Shane Krogen wrote ...

I would like to thank KSEE 24 for its longtime support of our efforts with the outstanding news coverage you have provided The High Sierra Volunteer Trail Crew. You clearly have an understanding of the negative impact of what is happening on OUR public lands. THANK YOU KSEE 24. Justin Willis is one of the best reporters we have worked with. Thanks, Justin, and all of KSEE. 24!

Tuesday, Dec 16 at 9:58 PM a concerned citizen wrote ...

For cleaning up toxic grow area's I think they should provide the,"VOLUNTEERS" with proper suits and mask its diffinitley a awsome thing you are all doin for the environment but safety procedures first...you and your health should come first....thank you for your work

Wednesday, Nov 5 at 12:26 PM Warren Sargent wrote ...

I watched this video carefully because I volunteer with this group. I believe that Justin Willis did a great job in capturing what we do and why. The problem is a serious, but solvable one, providing that we continue to use volunteers to keep the cost of reclamation low.

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