Author Archives: Bill Wolfe

The Murphy DEP Must Explain Their Broad Interpretation Of A Legislative Exemption For Forest Management An Exit Ramp From Exemption #7 My petition for rulemaking to the Murphy DEP was designed to force the DEP to explain to the public … Continue reading →

DEP Requested That I Quietly Withdraw Rule Petition On DEP’s Exemption Of Logging Public Lands In NJ Highlands Forests The Murphy DEP just asked that I withdraw my rule petition regarding DEP’s interpretation of the Highlands Act’s exemption of certain … Continue reading →

It was a perfect crisp morning for a hike today. Clear blue sky, slight breeze, and temperature of about 25 degrees (F). So we set out of Blue Bell Park on the orange trail, with a goal to go one … Continue reading →

Land Preservation Advocates Attack Regulation And Support Privatization Elliot Ruga of the NJ Highlands Coalition testified today on Senate bill S699. The bill seeks to provide compensation (public subsidies) to private landowners who deed restrict forested lands. But despite the … Continue reading →

Arthur Parton (1842–1914)