Future of 190 acre Spokane forest causing concern, petition to stop development [Video]

SPOKANE, Wash. – Rain or shine, Phil Larkin shows up and speaks up against the Washington Department of Natural Resources selling 190 acres of forest just off of Thorpe Road in Southwest Spokane to a developer that would transform the trees there into houses.

“Of course housing is important, we need that in our community,” Larkin said, “we also need to balance that with the interest of our communities. Where are 3,000 homes going to go to get groceries? Where will they get water? Are they going to respond when their house burns because there isn’t a fire station close enough to get to them.”

Larkin likes to hike around this public land with his loved ones.

“I’m inspired by this area, it’s unique,” Larkin said. “Public lands provide us with oxygen, with carbon sink to overcome our climate problems, it’s just a worthwhile endeavor to come and enjoy (it).”

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