[cogitator]

Gee, this seems somewhat self-evident:

"Mattson and Merrill found three factors that strongly correlate with the survival of grizzly bears today: the presence of whitebark pines, large ranges and low human density. One thing these factors have in common is that they help keep grizzlies away from people, who have been the primary cause of the species' decline."

[toddst]

One thing these factors have in common is that they help keep grizzlies away from people, who have been the primary cause of the species' decline."

And one approach to dealing with this is making it impossible for people to live, work or play in areas the EcoNazzis want as Grizzly "habitat." Thus, we "relocate" people out of the area - one way or another. Of course, local human residents don't get to vote on this, because it's all based on "science," don't you see? Surely you understand -NOT!

[Maceman]

And we want grizzlies in the lower 48 because . . . ?

[farmfriend]

"Unless peer review processes and scientific methodologies are defined and managed by scientists, they have no credibility," said Dr. David Blockstein, a leading conservation biologist.

Bullhockey!