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SAVE DUKE FOREST: A 028 <br /> grassroots organization, SAVE DUKE FOREST, has <br /> emerged to lead the effort to ensure the integrity of the <br /> Forest. Over eighty people came to an initial organizational <br /> meeting to volunteer their time and energies . Six subcommittees <br /> were formed at that time to engage in diverse activities <br /> to save Duke Forest. They are working to: heighten public <br /> awareness/education; gain the support of local environmental , <br /> church, civic and other organizations ; assure media exposure; <br /> organize letter writing to the trustees; gain the support <br /> of county and city governments; maintain high visibility <br /> at local events/festivals; and to generate a strong response <br /> by the Duke alumni . <br /> RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Save Duke Forest represents the large consti- <br /> tuency that wants the Forest to be preserved as it is : an <br /> outdoor laboratory which also serves the area ' s need for <br /> open space. Individuals and groups can assist by letting <br /> the Trustees know that they too believe strongly that the <br /> Forest should be preserved . Let them know of the Forest ' s <br /> importance to you - as a place to walk and enjoy nature. <br /> Let them know of its importance as the oldest laboratory <br /> in the country for forestry research and education. Let them <br /> know of its importance to the Region as critical open <br /> space which serves community needs, a community of which <br /> Duke is a member. <br /> PLEASE WRITE AND EXPRESS YOUR CONCERN. <br /> Send letters to: <br /> Anthony Duke <br /> • Duke University Administration <br /> Allen Building <br /> Duke University <br /> Durham, NC 27706 <br /> SAVE DUKE FOREST, Route 3, Box 450, Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> • <br /> • <br />