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Trail Training at Nalychevo Nature Park

Russel Wicka, a guest writer on Talking WILD, is a Supervisory Forest Technician for the Tongass National Forest, Yakutat Ranger District.  This article was published in the Winter 2009 Alaska Region SourDough Notes. Russia's Kamchatka peninsula is home to some of the world's most unique natural territories. Due to its remoteness and strategic military importance, Kamchatka remained relatively protected throughout history. The peninsula has only recently opened up to visitors and become more accessible. This fact, together with economic difficulties facing Russia, has created some challenges for biodiversity and protected areas (PAs) on Kamchatka. It is expected that visitor use of Kamchatka ... Read More