U.S. Shifts Policy on Sierra
San Francisco Chronicle
January 13, 2001
The U.S. Forest Service unveiled a long-awaited management plan for the Sierra Nevada yesterday, signaling drastic cutbacks in logging and sweeping protections for old-growth trees and endangered species. "The old-growth component is a big leap forward, but were concerned about the aquatic strategies," said Deanna Spooner, the California projects director for the Pacific Rivers Council. "It appears destructive activities such as grazing, logging for fire protection and off-road vehicle use will be allowed in the buffer zones around lakes and streams."
