In support of the District Ranger

SEELEY LAKE - Recently a petition has been circulating in Seeley Lake calling for the Forest Service to “remove and replace the current Ranger of the Seeley Lake Ranger District”. The petition also suggests there is “sufficient belief” and “consensus” in the community calling into question the Ranger’s competence, self interest and contribution to the vitality and resilience of the community.

In my view this petition is an absurdity and an unfortunate example of poorly informed discussion in our community. I do not believe it represents a consensus of opinion or our own better interest.

I have...