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requires understanding of watershed functions and processes and 

 how management activities affect stream channels, water flows, 

 water quality, and sediment and woody debris delivery. 



Changes are needed to improve protection of management in wa- 

 tersheds and Pacific anadromous fish habitat management in cer- 

 tain areas. Priorities will be established to maintain habitats that 

 are currently in good condition. 



The Forest Service is committed and ready to do its part in pro- 

 viding habitat capable of supporting the recovery of listed fish 

 stocks and in providing the protection necessary to prevent the 

 need to list other sensitive stocks in the future. Based on the infor- 

 mation from one of the strongest research units in the world, we 

 have better knowledge of what is needed to provide good fisheries 

 habitat, and how to develop watershed programs. 



Mr. Chairman, thank you for the opportunity to present that 

 statement. We will be prepared to answer any questions. 



Mr. Vento. And we will have questions. Thank you very much 

 for summarizing your statement, Mr. Leonard. 



[Prepared statement of Mr. Leonard follows:] 



