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our way, all large-scale logging in our region would be put on hold 

 for awhile. We strongly oppose management that destroys those re- 

 sources for the future. That in our view is like — that is what the 

 Forest Service offers us now. Until we actually see hands-on man- 

 agement that respects the country and the local people who depend 

 on it, our beautiful and productive region should be left alone. 



Senator Wirth. Thank you very much, Mr. Steveler. 



[The prepared statement of Greg Steveler follows:] 



