There would be some larger openings (up to five acres in size) scattered 

 through the stand where most of the Douglas-fir trees would be removed 

 because they are infected with dwarf mistletoe. 



In summary, a harvest system that leaves 40-65 of the largest trees per acre, 

 minimizes the width of skyline corridors and aligns them away from common 

 viewpoints should result in small or no negative visual impact in the short 

 term. Aesthetic quality would improve in the long term as the trees in the 

 stand increase in size and their crowns expand. 



4.3.9.3 Cumulative Effects of Alternative B: Harvest 



Cumulative effects should be minimal in the short term. Following treatment 

 all stands would have a more open appearance. Some stands would have 

 openings of less than five acre, which would eventually fill in with 

 regeneration. Because skyline corridors would be angled away from populated 

 areas and new roads would be located on gentle slopes and would be screened 

 by trees below the road. It is unlikely that skyline corridors and roads would 

 be visible from the valley floor. 



4.3.10 Economics (Issue #10) 



4.3.10.1 Alternative A: Deferred Harvest (No Action) - Direct and 

 Indirect Effects 



Under Alternative A: Deferred Harvest (No Action) no harvesting would take 

 place and no new revenue would be generated with the exception of proceeds 

 from 2 grazing licenses. 



4.3.10.2 Alternative B: Harvest - Direct and Indirect Effects 



Approximately $375,000-$625,000 would be generated for the Common 

 School Trust from the harvest and sale of the estimated 1.5-2.5 MMBF. 

 Stumpage value is estimated at $250/MMBF. From this amount the cost of 

 road construction and improvements must be subtracted. The proposed road 

 construction would cost approximately $40,000. 



The amount of forest improvement collection from this sale would be $34.90 

 per MBF. This would be applied to the sawlog volume harvested. The forest 

 improvement collection would be approximately $52,350-$87,250. This 

 money would be deposited in the forest improvement fund to be used for 

 thinning, prescribed burning, planting, weed management, etc. on Trust 

 Lands. 



If this proposed project was implemented, it would provide work for a road 

 building contractor, a logging contractor, their subcontractors, and their 

 employees. The forest products would most likely be processed in local mills 

 providing further job opportunities. 



Deadman Gulch Timber Sale Environmental Assessment 4-12 



