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GroundquestMSA wrote:In the June issue of Tagline (Chattanooga Grotto), Carolina Shrewsbury writes that, "There are countless arguments against free access to caves, and the loudest one is the spread of White-Nose Syndrome"
Carolina Shrewsbury in the June issue of Tagline (Chattanooga Grotto) wrote:
"Educating the public about, and increasing their awareness of, the underground is an emotionally charged area for members of the National Speleological Society as well as other caving organizations world-wide. We do not want people outside of our specific scientific community to know where caves are or enter them if they happen to find an entrance. We are concerned that bringing attention to caves will encourage visitation by people who are not trained in proper techniques, safety and conservation ethic, and will cause unnecessary impact to the delicate cave environment. There are countless arguments against free access to caves, and the loudest one is the spread of White-Nose Syndrome, a fungal infection that has wiped out huge populations of bats in some caves in the Northeastern United States. The fallout from the infection has caused serious impact on bat populations in the caves where it occurs, and bats are essential to the function of the North American ecosystem"
GroundquestMSA wrote:I was told by the landowner that he had been informed by cavers that because of WNS it was illegal to go in caves.
RedonRope wrote:As the new designer of the Tagline, I am a little offended that everyone would jump to conclusions about this article. I am never on Cavechat unless I am looking for something in particular or someone brings something like this to my attention. Now I know why. I am glad WM cleared it up.
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