Why is Rey assuming control of the Bitterroot logging proposal?
– The planned logging would likely not withstand an administrative appeal For example, the logging would pollute local creeks and streams, severely disrupting endangered species such as bull trout. “Timber harvest and watershed improvement projects, were likely to adversely affect bull trout within the action area. Increased stream sedimentation from salvage timber harvest and connected activities (use of landings, log transport, etc.) is anticipated to adversely affect and likely result in a take of the egg, larval and juvenile life history stages by harming or impairing feeding and sheltering patterns of adult and juvenile bull trout.” (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Act – Section 7 Consultation, November 19, 2001). Q. Is the Bitterroot logging proposal based on science? – Bitterroot National Forest officials have admitted that their “reburn” theory has no scientific basis. “There’s no science that demonstrates re-burn potential in areas where there is downed wood
