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The fishing village of Point -Baker has a history of wildlife and 

 subsistence dependence from the surrounding Tongass National Forest. Due 

 to the local timber harvest;, both current and future, planned by the USFS 

 and LPK^and APC, it has become clear that our subsistence rights and needs 

 will not.be met or sustained. The USFS does not practice "sustained yield" 

 for our local forest plans. If the Alaskan-subsistance, or wildlife habitat 

 and diversity are not preserved, our residents and citizens will face hunger 

 and disaster. The demand for deer, bear, fish, and other resources, remains 

 constant. 



Therefore, the Point Baker Community Association resolves that the 

 area known as Calder-Holbrook Wildlife Corridor, should be preserved as 

 LUD 1 wilderness or a comparable designation. This will allow an important 

 fish and -wildlife area to be preserved for the benefit of already heavy 

 subsistance use. Further, the area known as East and South Kuiu, including - 

 the Sumner Islands, should also be permanently protected. Kuiu is importent 

 to the local fishing fleet, trollers, longliners, and crab fisherman all 

 make a living off Kuiu's shores and find shelter in Kuiu's harbors. (Kuiu 

 also has many local fish steams.) Also we stand in favor of Rocky Pass 

 receiving wilderness designation. Rocky Pass's importence and value to the 

 migratory waterfowl flyway can not be overstated. 



We believe and resolve these wildlands must be allowed to survive 

 and be permanently protected. Our health, wealth, and prosperity of Alaskan 

 spirit depend on it. 



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