What impact would Crowns uneven-aged management philosophy have on elk and elk habitat?
The same question applies to deer. (1069-15) Response: The effects of CP’s management, including their uneven-age management philosophy, on deer and elk are discussed in the Final EIS (Chapter 3 – Mule Deer Winter Range and Wildlife sections). Comment: Elk movement on the rest of the exchange does not disclose the effects to elk movement across the landscape, calving, thermal, hiding and foraging habitats. Acres exchanged do not equate to effects to the animals. (342-7) Response: Additional qualitative discussion describing the effects to elk and elk habitat is provided in the Final EIS (Chapter 3 – significant elk habitat). Fencing Comment: It is very likely that Ponderosa Pines will be fenced out of the surrounding timberland which includes affecting deer and other animal migration. (27-3, 390-3, 430-2, 1035-3) Response: Crown Pacific has publicly stated that they do not intend to fence their lands. In addition, they recently developed a proposed “Ponderosa Pines Community Interface
