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FEDERATION OF WESTERN OUTDOOR CLUBS










THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST FOREST COMMUNITY RECOVERY AND ECOSYSTEM CONSERVATION ACT OF 1991

On July 24, 1991, Senator Brock Adams (D-Wa) introduced SB 1536 entitled the Pacific Northwest Forest Community Recovery and Ecosystem Conservation Act of 1991.

The economic provisions of this bill is intended to create a sustainable future for the Pacific Northwest Timber Industry.  The combination of export controls, tax incentives, worker assistance and community development programs offers the best hope for a long view of the valuable contribution timber-dependent communities have made and can have continue to make, to the regions economic health and growth.

Senator Adams has also addressed the difficult problem of establishing ancient forest preserves, based on a sound scientific foundation.  The Adams Bill is an excellent blend of protection, study areas, scientific expertise and full public participation in all stages of the process.  The bill contains control of private log exports by the State; sustainable management of the forests of eastern parts of Washington, Oregon and California; a stable annual supply of approximately two billion board feet by 1995; and to promote reforestation, especially incentives for small woodlot owners.

The Federation of Western Outdoor Clubs goes on record in support of SB 1536.









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