The “Collaborative Process” for Access Issues
 
Do we need more group hugs, and will they solve anything?
Or will motorheads be having espresso with the enemy? –
 
By Del Albright, BlueRibbon Ambassador
 
Collaboration (the collaborative process) is getting more and more popular with government agencies stuck with tough political decisions involving public lands. Rather than unnecessarily ending up in court, or wading through countless repetitive hours of NEPA meetings, the collaborative process seeks to find cooperation where competition has previously existed.
 
We should be fully prepared when our chance comes to participate in the collaborative process. But here are some things to consider carefully before you invest your time.
 

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