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59NationalParks
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Q5 #ParkChat We read about the recent devastation at our Desert Parks, especially @JoshuaTreeNPS It turns out that deserts are particularly fragile environments. What extra steps can we take to protect them?

coasthikergirl
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replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @JoshuaTreeNPS A5 #ParkChat Keep your steps on the trail. Desert plant life has a hard enough time without being stepped on.

WildWithinHer
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A5. Protect more desert land. Yes, I know funding is scarce, but let's set aside as much as we can while we still have it. #ParkChat

Stars252525
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replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @JoshuaTreeNPS A5 Stay on the trails, people! Fragile soil. #ParkChat

ParksandPoints
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replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @JoshuaTreeNPS A5) Take to heart what the rangers say and stay on the path. Capitol Reef NP lets you know that if you wander even a foot off the path you can damage decades of growth. #parkchat

beckyjlomax
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A5 Desert soils are super fragile with cryptobiotic crusts. That means we really have to watch our footsteps to avoid crushing these living soils that take forever to regrow. #parkchat

t_jh2009
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replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @JoshuaTreeNPS A5) I would hope that further education would help but I'm afraid that would not be enough. Perhaps closing off areas to only those with permits would help reduce the damage & vandalism. #ParkChat

RCGibby73
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replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @JoshuaTreeNPS A5: Stay on marked trails and Paths. You’re not making the next hit rock video out there. #ParkChat

WeekendWomanWar
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A5: These "ice" formations are actually salt crystals from evaporated water at the Great Salt Lake. Fragile to the touch and at the mercy of the rising water. #parkchat @UtahStateParks @UtahDWR @GreatSaltLakeSP

59NationalParks
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RT @beckyjlomax: A5 Desert soils are super fragile with cryptobiotic crusts. That means we really have to watch our footsteps to avoid crus…

e_terren

replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @Wild_Tribute @JoshuaTreeNPS A5. Set the example. Teach others. Encourage enforcement.
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Parkasaur
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replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @JoshuaTreeNPS A5. It is so important to stay on marked trails to avoid damaging microbiotic crust in sensitive areas. #ParkChat

HubbardJeff
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replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @JoshuaTreeNPS A5. Quit paving and over-commercializing them. #ParkChat

TPRjerks

replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @JoshuaTreeNPS A5. Stay on the trail & LNT. #ParkChat

Another thought, remove federal ownership & return them to States that can afford to staff Rangers to avoid federal red tape & shutdowns.