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Statement of Daniel P. Christenson 

 9 March 1994 

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streams, by stream bank trampling which also introduces 



sediments and by depositing feces and urine in streams. These 



factors degrade spavming and cover conditions for trout, reduce 



production of trout food organisms and generally degrade water 



quality. 



In my experience I have found some Forest Service personnel 

 to be non-receptive or sometimes even antagonistic to fish and 

 wildlife and habitat protection. I believe the current forest 

 practices of timber harvest and cattle grazing in the southern 

 Sierra are detrimental to the welfare of the natural forest 

 ecosystem. 



In conclusion, I believe that the enactment of H.R. 2153 

 will encourage the protection and restoration of the forest and 

 aquatic ecosystems of the giant Sequoia groves. It should 

 incorporate all remaining groves within the various National 

 Forests to maximize the benefits to natural ecosystem protection. 

 Restoration of natural conditions should be the primary 

 mauiagement goal. I would be willing to assist the Giant Sequoia 

 Scientific Advisory Board in the implementation of its purposes, 

 including serving as a member if that were to be considered. 



Respectively submitted, 



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Dciniel P. Christenson, Biologist 



Post Office Box 3737 



Wofford Heights, California 93285 



80-635 -94 -8 



