Sorry if my earlier message was unclear.  Not surprisingly, my concerns are similar to Margaret's (we'd clearly both just read the message, hence our simultaneous responses!). From the statement and links in the original email sent to the list it appears that there will be an increase in the number of trails and, although I'm supportive of access when done carefully, I'm struggling to see how more trails could be a "win-win".  Certainly, careful thought into how trails are designed, where they are located, etc., is very important and could greatly limit any adverse impacts, but maintaining large undisturbed blocks of habitat is likely the thing that will most benefit forest interior species, especially in Connecticut where levels of forest fragmentation are already very high. I was hoping to learn a little more about what the anticipated benefits for birds would be. Thanks,Chris Chris Elphick @ssts Storrs, CT elphick@sbcglobal.net