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Currently, the primary force in management decisions on the 

 Tongass are the two long-term timber contracts. The Forest Service 

 is severely constrained in its management choices by the terms of 

 the contracts. It is difficult, if not impossible, for the Forest Service 

 simultaneously to comply with the long-term contracts and achieve 

 the myriad other multiple-use objectives required by law, including 

 providing recreational opportunities, offering timber to independ- 

 ent purchasers and protecting wildlife and subsistence resources. 



Senator Wirth. Unfortunately, it is red light time. Mr. Carlson, 

 we will include your statement in the record in full. Do you have a 

 brief summary paragraph you would like to make? 



Mr. Carlson. Not really. We deleted a lot to get into this time 

 frame. I thank you. 



Senator Wirth. We will get all of that in the record and, of 

 course, the record will be left open. 



[The prepared statement of Mr. Mallott follows:] 



