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Show Forest Service to Harvest Timber The USDA Forest Service is planning harvest of spurce, fir and aspen timber on the Beaver Ranger District, Fishlake National Forest. Four separate areas totaling more than 2,500 acres are planned for treatment for a 20-year period in which six to nine million board feet of timber will be harvested. Those areas include the Dry Hollow sale, between Anderson Meadow and LaBaron Reservoirs; the Hi Hunt sale, west of Big Flat; Betenson Flat Sale, south of Betenson Flat; and the Grindstone Sale, along Utah Highway 153. Because of the concern people have had for past timber harvest in these areas, the Forest Service would like anyone interested to make their opinions known. Timber, wildlife, range and visual specialists are attempting to manage future planning harvest activities to benefit all aspects of multiple-use. It is believed that in addition to providing timber for the economy a variety of benefits are gained. Timber stands are rejuvenated into faster growing trees and aspen stands which resprout after cutting are renewed. There is increasing evidence that much of the aspen on the Beaver Ranger District is being out competed by evergreens. This is a detriment to wildlife as well as to the scenic beauty of aspen. Historically, "fire" rejuvenated aspen stands, but today fire is not allowed. Open area provided by timber sale produce an' abundance of forage needed by deer, livestock and our growing elk herd. If anyone is interested in making a comment write, call or drop by the Beaver Ranger Station, P.O. Box E, Beaver, Utah 84713, telephone 801-433-2436. |