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dollars of economic assistance through the Community Economic 

 Revitalization Team, an interagency monitoring plan, and the 

 development of a strong linkage among the existing State Rural 

 Development Councils and Community Economic Revitalization Teams. 



Conclusion 



As the Northwest Forest Plan is implemented, natural resources 

 are being managed differently than ever before on Federal lands 

 in the range of northern spotted owl. The Forest Service is 

 working in partnership with communities, local and tribal 

 governments and other government agencies in nearly every facet 

 of implementing this plan. 



This is not an easy task. We feel we have made significant 

 progress in meeting the goals set forth in President Clinton's 

 historic conference and encompassed in the Northwest Forest Plan 

 - - of supporting people and communities during a period of 

 economic transition, providing for sustainable forest products, 

 protecting and restoring the environment, ensuring that federal 

 agencies work together as one government, adhering to our 

 nation's laws and utilizing scientifically credible research in 

 our decision making. 



This coit^letes my testimony. I would be happy to answer any 

 questions you may have. 



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