Does anyone know the current status of the Feldtmann firetower? The backcountry plan suggests that it will be taken down, but does not give a date.
I'd love to climb it and enjoy the view again before it get's taken down, assuming they implement this part of the plan. Has anyone heard anything official on this subject?
Feldtmann Firetower Status?
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Re: Feldtmann Firetower Status?
Google is mum on the topic, except for a reference to the possibility of its removal in the IR backcountry plan that you mentioned.
While I can see the benefit of removing the tower in terms of returning the Island to a more pristine natural state, I don't feel that its presence detracts enough from this aspect of the Island to negate the benefits of leaving it intact.
While I can see the benefit of removing the tower in terms of returning the Island to a more pristine natural state, I don't feel that its presence detracts enough from this aspect of the Island to negate the benefits of leaving it intact.
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Re: Feldtmann Firetower Status?
There was discussion of leaving it in place as a base for communication equipment for the NPS .
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Re: Feldtmann Firetower Status?
Which is a perfect use for it. I don't understand how taking this tower down is going to make the park any more wild when there are three small towns on the island.johnhens wrote:There was discussion of leaving it in place as a base for communication equipment for the NPS .