In addition, as a means to improve operating efficiency and reduce the 

 adverse aesthetic impact associated with these areas, log landings will not 

 be allowed within 100 feet of the main roads. 



Aesthetic impact within the sale area itself will depend on the specifics 

 of the situation. Aesthetic impacts will be greatest during road construction, 

 harvesting, and slash disposal operations, and will gradually be reduced as 

 the area is revegetated and returns to a more natural condition. Specific 

 provisions to reduce adverse aesthetic impacts will be written into the sale 

 contract. 



D. Fish and Wildlife 



Some disruption of the existing wildlife populations in the area is ex- 

 pected both during and after this sale. Spring, summer and fall big game 

 populations in the area are relatively small due to the heavy, densely stocked 

 forest stand. Nevertheless, big game use patterns within the area can be 

 expected to be altered somewhat. 



The amount of available big game forage should increase because of the 

 type of cutting planned and the edge effect that is created. 3/ The small 

 area of recognized winter game range within the sale boundary was purposely 

 avoided in selecting the harvest units. 



No rare or endangered species, with the possible exception of the Grizzly 

 bear, is thought to occasionally use this area. 



An increase in total water yield from the area can be expected as a re- 

 sult of this sale. Both erosion control measures taken in connection with this 

 sale and the existing drainage facilities immediately below the sale area are 

 expected to control the anticipated increase in surface runoff. 



E. Economic 



Economic analysis provides a means of comparing various alternatives 

 and of placing the important factor of time into the analytical framework. Once 

 a problem has been narrowed down to a finite number of alternatives it is 

 possible to express some of the expected results in economic measures. These 

 measures include such costs as setting up and administering the sale, timber 

 revenues and employment effects. Not all expected impacts can be quantified, 

 a fact which can be partially attributed to the non-market nature of some of 

 the physical results. For example, the development of new roads may open 

 up extensive areas for recreational use; a factor which many would label a 

 benefit, although the state gains no revenue from increased public recreation. 



3/ Aldo Leopold. 1933. Came Management . Charles Scribner and Sons. 

 481 pp. . illustrated. 



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