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[#] EM-3379 [Sender] lamura@finestplanet.com [Subject] Opposition to the WOPR: Protect Our Ancient Forests [Date] 1/7/2008 17:58:05 [Body] 
Western Oregon Plan Revisions Bureau of Land Management To whom it may concern: Why would the BLM's attempt to put our nation's beloved forests at-risk through the proposed Western Oregon Plan Revisions (WOPR)? This plan is unacceptable. Global warming, the balance of nature, and the protections of the Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP)threaten the magnificent forests, diversity of life, and clean salmon-rich waters of the region. NWFP protects a return to logging of ancient forests and the degradation of hundreds of miles of rivers and streams up and down the Pacific coast. Their proposal could lead to clear-cutting, destructive road building, and eliminate stewardship of these resources. I urge you to reject this and every attempt to undermine science-based protections for our nation's natural resources. Clear-cutting over 100,000 acres of old-growth forest every decade would destroy these ancient forests. Please do not allow the destruction of our old-growth forest heritage to be our legacy, and rewrite the plan to protect our ancient forests, clean water, and the wildlife that call these areas home. Sincerely, Eleanor Miller Rodeo Gulch Rd. Soquel, CA 95073
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