Finally, Alternative D reduces potential management conflicts between DNRC and FWP, by exchanging 

 critical big game winter range to FWP for timber lands with fewer wildlife concerns. This is expected to 

 reduce the need for modifications to address big game concerns in future DNRC timber sales on the 

 BCWMA, and reduce FWP's costs of compensation to the state trusts (which would most likely be paid 

 through exchange of standing timber on FWP lands). The exchange between FWP and DNRC will 

 enable both DNRC and FWP to manage lands best meeting their objectives. The management 

 agreement will allow both agencies to efficiently manage resources according to landscape rather than 

 ownership boundaries. The exchange simplifies timber management on the BCWMA and represents a 

 net savings in administrative costs for both agencies. 



Summary: Overall, Alternative D best complies with FWP's vision and objectives for wildlife 

 management on the BCWMA, the philosophy of DNRC's State Forest Land Management Plan, and 

 DNRC's mission to generate revenue for the state trusts while limiting adverse effects to other valuable 

 resources. 



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