Legal Opinion
Park Lake Resources Ltd. Liability Corp. v. United States Department of Agriculture
District Court, D. Colorado
Decided November 18, 1997No. Civil Action 96-Z-1838PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ORDER AND JUDGMENT
WEINSHIENK, District Judge.
Plaintiffs challenge defendants’ designation of 695 acres atop Hoosier Ridge as a Research Natural Area (RNA). RNAs are lands that are permanently protected for the purposes of maintaining biological diversity, conducting research, and fostering education. The United States Forest Service (USFS) has established approximately 250 RNAs nation wide. The Hoosier Ridge RNA is located along the Continental Divide in Park and Summit Counties in the State of Colorado at an elevation of approximately 12,000 to 13,-000 feet above sea level. It is…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Citizens to Preserve Overton Park, Inc. v. VolpeSupreme Court of the United States · 1971
- Marsh v. Oregon Natural Resources CouncilSupreme Court of the United States · 1989
- Franklin Savings Association v. Director, Office Of Thrift SupervisionCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1991
3Cited by2 opinions
- Park Lake Resources Ltd. Liability Co. v. United States Department of AgricultureCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 2004
- Park Lake Resources Ltd. Liability Co. v. United States Department of AgricultureCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1999