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planned in the Forest Plan which is not approved; so it seems the National 

 Forest is not a future source of timber for local mills. The Clinton Timber Plan 

 will be five years away before we will see any action in the economy according 

 to local forest service officials. 



18. The Headwaters Forest is not a park-like setting. It consists of hilltop timber 

 that is short redwood and fir. It has steep hillsides and a lot of brush. The 

 Save the Redwoods League Director says this is poor land to purchase because 

 it will not be accessible to the public. 



19. There will not be any more species put on the endangered species list if the 

 38,500 acres is managed for timber. The Pacific Lumber Company is vyn'lling 

 to sell 4,500 acres. That includes a buffer strip and a 3,000 acre block of old 

 growth. It appears that there is not a true need for the additional 38,500 

 because it is only targeting The Pacific Lumber Company's property and not a 

 true buffer of other landowners. 



Come visit the area before you decide. Many lives will be destroyed by HR 2866. 

 Don't be lied to by he who holds the sword. I am a professional forester that knows 

 about forestry and the redwood forests of northern California. I would be glad to 

 answer any questions or be of help to educate yourself or advisors with the true facts 

 of the issue. 



Thank you, 



Barry Dobosh 



Registered Professional Forester 



#2398 



1982 Buttermilk Lane 



Areata, CA 95521 



(707) 822-5443 



