10 



The second issue that the Juneau Assembly has focused on is the 

 paramount importance we place on the U.S. Forest Service working 

 with all Southeastern communities in the preparation of all 

 revisions in the Tongass Land Management Plan and any reports it 

 will be required to make to Congress. 



Mr. Chairman and Senators, this proposal was developed to meet 

 the needs of the Tongass National Forest and the people who live 

 in it. I believe it is fair, workable, and realistic. I urge 

 you to look carefully at the compromise crafted by Southeastern 

 residents, and further urge you to include the much used 

 Mansfield Peninsula as a protected area. Thank you. 



