This is just another example of government B.S. They write up a bill in such a way that they can manipulte what it says to fit thier actual motives. They say access will improve but dont say in what way. I highly doubt there will be any access impacts as far as hiking in is concened. It will definately mean more locked gates and roads being closed for drive in access, blocking out the young, elderly, and dissabled.

All new logging in the areas designated will cease which means no more clearcuts to feed the OP deer and elk herds. The impact that will have on deer, elk, and bear hunting in the area goes without saying.

Last on the "Land Grab" issue my question is....
Are the land owners going to have a choice to sell or is the government going to just come in and take it off thier hands at whatever value the gov. thinks is appropriate?

If that is the case then I understand the "land grab" phrase.

As for the timber industry, it is already in a dire state in the U.S. My family has been in the industry for 50 years and it has never been as tough as it is right now. The value of lumber will not go up until the housing construction industry comes back, which isnt showing any indication of improvement in the near future. If not for much of or WA state lumber is currently being exported to China and other parts of Asia towns like Forks would already be whipped off the map.

I like the conservation idea, but as usual the plans lack details and explanation to the public.