Vineyards vs. Nature

[Rebel Rose]

As vineyards in Napa expand into the mountains, nature pays the price.

Grape-eating bears killed as vineyards' territory expands

Cause for concern, or business as usual?

[Raoul Duke]

Placing the value of grapes, any grapes, over that of the wildlife that provides checks and balances in nature is a sad indictment of our society to make a buck. We have welcomed the occasional fox, mountain lions, coyotes passing through and even the stinky "kitty" with white stripes as I'm sure a number of environmentally conscious farmers do. There are sound, non violent methods of discouraging intrusive wildlife behavior. Where does it end?

Raoul

[Andre]

We are blood thirsty humans by nature and as long as we allow this type of violance to be a part of our children's lives, the human race will continue to leave a bloody path behind it.

Perhaps a new year will bring new hope.

Vine growing and wine making are about respecting nature....Mr. Moore and others like him should be banned from this industry.