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The Forest Service claims the salvage is necessary to prevent future wildfires, 

 however, stand-repladng wildfires are extremeiv rare west of the Cascades. The 

 last such fire occurred in 1834 and the Forest Service's own studies show that 

 standing dead trees actually retard spreading fires. 



The Forks trail is a renuxant trail still used by countless individuals and families. 

 The recreational experience of this trail will be completely destroyed if this sale 

 goes through. 



Contact: Bonnie Pliillips, Pilchuck Audubon Society, (206)397-6056 



