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Show Forest Service observes Natl Wildlife Week "The welfare of wildlife cannot can-not "bo separated from that of other living things in National Nation-al Forests," said Regional Forester For-ester Vern Ham re. "Managing for quality habitat is a continuing con-tinuing goal in our management manage-ment programs, and we are pleased to join in observing National Wildlife Week on March 19-25." National Forests provide habitat for much of the wildlife wild-life that is managed by individual indi-vidual State fish and game agencies. During 1971, approximately approx-imately 10,000 acres in the In-termountain In-termountain Region-were seed ed and planted for habitat improvement. Spraying arid cabling projects were carried out on 17,200 acres. Range improvement projects are planned carefully so that needed clumps and strips of sagebrush remain to provide nesting arid cover areas for upland game birds. When junipers jun-ipers are removed to encourage encour-age the growth of grasses and shrubs, adequate -areas are left to assure game protection and shelter areas. To provide drinking water for the game and song birds, as well as for other wildlife species, 109 water developments develop-ments have been completed in the Intermountain Region during the past year. Many management plans aTe designed desig-ned to favor endangered species. spec-ies. "We are actively taking part in .solving problems related to wildlife and the environment in National Forests." said Mr. Hamre. "Our programs for quality resource management will assure the clean air, clean water and plant life needed for healthy wildlife habitat." |