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communities, such as fisheries and tourism, need to be recog- 

 nized for their unquestionable potential. If the $40 million 

 [705(A)] can not be allocated based upon priorities to stim- 

 ulate and strengthen the overall economic base of each area 

 within the region, then it should be eliminated. 



We agree with Sealaska's position that the present sys- 

 tem of allocating the timber resource must be converted to a 

 market driven approach. It will help to achieve long term 

 economic stability, even though the short sighted voice attempts 

 to refute that concept. 



The bottom line for us is that we have supported a well 

 balanced multiple use management approach - that so far has 

 been an unattainable goal. The future for the Yakutat forelands 

 holds no promise, if we continue to be careless and short- 

 sighted - that is why your efforts are so crucial Senator 

 Wirth. 



I would like to thank you both for the opportunity to 

 testify and remain at your disposal to answer any questions 

 or can be helpful in resolving these perplexing problems. 



Si ncerely , 



City of Ya,k-u>at 



