Tom Lewis
11-19-2004, 07:09 PM
FYI
- Tom
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The Wenatchee, Okanogan and Colville National Forests are revising their Forest Land and Resource Management Plans (Forest Plans). These plans are near the end of their intended 10-15-year life cycle.
These plans identify how many old-growth forests, roadless areas, Wilderness areas, forests along streams and wetlands, and other areas of wildlife habitat will be protected. The plans will also determine how many of these areas will be developed, grazed, logged, roaded, or otherwise open to extraction. Come to the meeting! Now is the best time to let the Forest Service know that you want your public forests protected and restored over the next decade. Tell the Forest Service about your conservation values and request habitat protection and restoration for the areas where you recreate.
This is a special meeting with the Forest Service held at the request of the conservation community. Come, listen & learn. You can also speak, or submit your comments in writing. Request that the Forest Service:
Ensure the long-term viability of plants and animals, and their habitats;
Protect mature and old-growth forests, roadless areas, and stream and wetland habitats;
Practice sustainable forestry to restore previously clearcut, and salvaged areas;
Work with local citizen coalitions to design appropriate forest fuel reduction activities around homes and communities;
Restrict off-road vehicle travel and cattle grazing in order to protect wildlife, native plant communities, and wetlands; and
Recommend areas to designate as wilderness and wild and scenic rivers.
More information on the Forest Service plans revision can be found at: www.fs.fed.us/r6/colville/cow/. Contact Fatima Oswald at FatimaO@mountaineers.org or 206-284-6310 x3029, with questions.
- Tom
************
The Wenatchee, Okanogan and Colville National Forests are revising their Forest Land and Resource Management Plans (Forest Plans). These plans are near the end of their intended 10-15-year life cycle.
These plans identify how many old-growth forests, roadless areas, Wilderness areas, forests along streams and wetlands, and other areas of wildlife habitat will be protected. The plans will also determine how many of these areas will be developed, grazed, logged, roaded, or otherwise open to extraction. Come to the meeting! Now is the best time to let the Forest Service know that you want your public forests protected and restored over the next decade. Tell the Forest Service about your conservation values and request habitat protection and restoration for the areas where you recreate.
This is a special meeting with the Forest Service held at the request of the conservation community. Come, listen & learn. You can also speak, or submit your comments in writing. Request that the Forest Service:
Ensure the long-term viability of plants and animals, and their habitats;
Protect mature and old-growth forests, roadless areas, and stream and wetland habitats;
Practice sustainable forestry to restore previously clearcut, and salvaged areas;
Work with local citizen coalitions to design appropriate forest fuel reduction activities around homes and communities;
Restrict off-road vehicle travel and cattle grazing in order to protect wildlife, native plant communities, and wetlands; and
Recommend areas to designate as wilderness and wild and scenic rivers.
More information on the Forest Service plans revision can be found at: www.fs.fed.us/r6/colville/cow/. Contact Fatima Oswald at FatimaO@mountaineers.org or 206-284-6310 x3029, with questions.