I agree. In fact, one of my "talking" points in my lwetters to the board and the Central Region is that we are the stewards for 5,000 acres of forests, fields and streams. Some of the habitats are listed as state endangered. If sold, major parts will be lost as it's not likely that a single buyer will be found with the intnt of leaving it "as is." And once it's lost, it's gone forever, especially within 1/2 days drive of Chicago.<br><br>Apparently, one of the options the board discussed was to use the proceeds to purchase a camp in McHenry county. I live in McHenry county, one of the fasting growing populations in Illinois. I laughed to myself when I heard this becasue I can't imagine where they'd find a decent peice of land that they can afford that won't soon be surrounded by development. Second, There are still attractive places in McHenry county, but nothing I'd call wilderness. That's why our troop travels 5 to 7 hours north into Wisconsin for summer camp. I honestly have to wonder when was the last time the board members slept under canvas for a week.