| Decision: 2021.05.04 |
| Argument: 2021.03.23 vid. tr. |
Whether the plan of defendants Adirondack Park Agency and Department of Environmental Conservation to construct Class II Community Connector trails in the Forest Preserve of the Adirondack Park would result in an unconstitutional destruction of “timber” in violation of article XIV, § 1.
Appellant–Cross-Respondent’s Brief
Respondent–Cross-Appellant’s Brief
Appellant–Cross-Respondent’s Reply Brief
Respondent–Cross-Appellant’s Reply Brief
Amicus – Sierra Club
Amicus – Empire State Forest Products Assn.
Amicus – Nature Conservancy
Amicus – Adirondack Assn. of Towns and Villages
Respondent–Cross-Appellant’s Brief
Appellant–Cross-Respondent’s Reply Brief
Respondent–Cross-Appellant’s Reply Brief
Amicus – Sierra Club
Amicus – Empire State Forest Products Assn.
Amicus – Nature Conservancy
Amicus – Adirondack Assn. of Towns and Villages
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- News roundup (May 18, 2021).
- Plan to build snowmobile trails in Adirondack Park violates the State Constitution’s “Forever Wild” Clause (Protect the Adirondacks v. N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation)
- Court moves to in-person arguments for its March argument session.
- The March Session calendar is set (January 12, 2021).
- Case Summary – Protect the Adirondacks! v. N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation