In September, 2019 the Roundtable on the Crown of the Continent (COC) held a conference that included participants from multiple Tribes, governments, non-governmental organizations (NGO), conservation initiatives, land trusts, and universities. Their goal was discussing how they can take control over land use. Participants from Canada were also there, from Glacier National Park and Waterton Lakes National Park.
Another participant was Gary Burnett, Executive Director Heart of the Rockies Initative. He spoke about the High Divide Collaborative and the need for conflict resolution for connectivity. Another subject was increased potential for conflict with landowners as the range for Grizzly bears expands. That is a clue about the deliberate agenda to expand Grizzly populations for that very purpose to justify using them for corridors. Even though this initiative does not expand into central Idaho, the goal is "connecting" the COC to the High Divide target area. Both are seen as landscapes to be taken over. Areas these groups want control over include tourism, natural resources, habitat, and wildlife. There is also discussion about the need to protect areas for non-use, using conservation easements and designations as protected areas. This is a large area and will heavily impact Idaho. The document can be read here.
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