Facts of Scotchman Peaks

Fri., March 30, 2018

Some folks are getting the facts twisted and appear to need some education about Scotchman Peaks. The federal government cannot seize lands they already have. The Scotchman Peaks are owned by the public and managed by the federal government through the United States Forest Service.

Whether the Scotchman Peaks end up being designated as wilderness or not, they will continue to be owned by the public and managed by the USFS. There is no transfer, seizure or “grabbing” going on.

Cheryl McKee

Sagle, Idaho

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