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o Provide information thac can be used to replace interim 

 management strategies such as INFISH, PACFISH, and Eastside 

 screens. •' 



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o Help provide more consistent and favorable results from I 



consultations with regulatory agencies on associated forest i 



plan amendments. 



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o Provide information that may lead to Forest Service plan ! 



amendments for issues that are broader than national forest 



boundaries. 



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 In the long run, this approach should lead to more effective j 



management because we will better understand how factors interact 



in a broader context and management decisions can be made with ' 



greater consistency. ; 



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We are committed to managing the National Forests in ways that ' 



are ecologically responsible, economically viable, and socially , 

 acceptable for the benefit of both present and future j 



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This concludes my statement . I would be happy to answer your \ 

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