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Testimony of Comiminity of Elfin Cove June 7,1996 



For TLMP Revision 



The Community if Elfin Cove Is opposed to: 



Clearcut logging sale levels as pHDposed by tbe preferred alternative. 

 Elfln Cove advocates for a reduced harvesq therefore consequent 

 reduced impact on deer and fish habitat 



The Community of EMin Cove is opposed to timber sales at Eight- 

 Fathom Bight and Tenakee Inlet. There needs to be further study 

 done on the adverse effects of logging on Tenakee Springs' economy 

 and the impact of additional dearcuts at Chicken Creek on the 

 tourism cqperators of Hfin Cove, Gustavus and Hoonah, 



The Comnnmlty of Elfin Cove is opposed to: 



Renewal or extension of Ketchikan Pulp Company's long-term 



contract. 



The Community of Elfin Cove believes that the Tongass left unlogged 

 will provide the highest possible benefit for the social and economic 

 structure of the comnmnity, now and in the future. Maintaining the 

 LUD n designation for the surrotmding area is of utmost importance 

 to the community. 



Adopted by unanimotis vote at a regular meeting of the Commxmity 

 of Elfin Cove on June 7,1996. 



signed i>y,\^ vU/W 



Jim Wild, secretary for the Community of Elfin Cove 



