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STATEMENT OF EDWIN JOHNSON 



Mr. Johnson. My name is Edwin Johnson and I live and work 

 here in Ketchikan. 



I feel that the timber industry has played a substantial role in 

 developing Southeast Alaska and making it a better place to live. 

 The standard of living that a lot of us enjoy today is a result of 

 their contribution to our economy. A lot of the roads and transpor- 

 tation facilities that we take for granted are in place today because 

 of timber related activities. 



I feel that this same timber industry can continue to contribute 

 to the benefit of all of us in the area, provided they are given a 

 chance. 



I am here today to tell you that I support our timber industry 

 and I want you to give them the backing they need to stay in busi- 

 ness and continue to benefit our community. 



As far as the timber itself goes I feel that it is a renewable re- 

 source and should be treated as such. I think that it is in the best 

 interest of the country to utilize its resources to the fullest. To uti- 

 lize timber as a renewable resource it has to be managed and I 

 think both the timber industry and the Forest Service have done 

 commendable jobs in that respect. 



As a parting comment I would like to request that the committee 

 Members do the unpolitical thing and do not mess up something 

 that has been — let me go back. 



As a parting comment I would like to request the committee 

 members do the unpolitical thing and do not mess up something 

 that is reasonable, that produces something and has benefited vir- 

 tually everyone in the community. 



Thank you. 



Senator Wirth. Thank you very much. 



Mr. Moore. 



STATEMENT OF KEVIN MOORE 



Mr. Moore. My name is Kevin Moore. I own a home at Coffman 

 Cove on Prince of Wales Island and I work for a construction com- 

 pany engaged primarily in road building in Southeast Alaska. 



The timber industry is essential to the survival of the communi- 

 ties on Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan, Sitka and several other 

 areas of southeast Alaska. 



It is also essential to protect our wildlife and preserve a portion 

 of our wilderness which Alaskans have been blessed with in abun- 

 dance. 



Both of these goals can be met by environmental groups and in- 

 dustrial groups reaching a compromise. Both sides have to give to 

 ensure the survival of those of us that call Alaska home. 



Thank you. 



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



Mr. Soule. 



STATEMENT OF ROBERT SOULE 



Mr. Soule. Mr. Chairman, members of the committee; my name 

 is Robert Soule. I am employed by a construction company. I was 



