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Cascade Lookout 2008 Web.Indd Okanogan–Wenatchee National For est FREE! Cascade Lookout 2008 A Publication of the U.S. Forest Service Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest Summit of Stevens Pass Highway circa 1926 1908 to 2008... a one hundred year span in One thing that hasn’t Message which so much has occurred in the Okanogan- changed is Forest Service Wenatchee National Forest. Back in 1908 Th eo- employee’s love for the from the dore Roosevelt signed a proclamation creating the land. Th e desire to Forest Wenatchee National Forest, and 3 years later, in manage and protect 1911, President William Taft signed another proc- it is as strong now Supervisor lamation creating the Okanogan National Forest. as it was in 1908 It is with great pleasure and pride that we will when the Forest be celebrating the centennial for both Forests this was established. year. Th is is a wonderful opportunity to refl ect on Th is centennial the many accomplishments, changes, and growth year is a big event for that have occurred here during the past 100 years. us! For the past 100 years there has been a Forest Th e original intent of national forest reserves Service presence in most communities in north was to improve, protect and conserve vast public central Washington. Our centennial gives us a lands, secure favorable water fl ows, and provide a chance to celebrate that history, and look forward continuous supply of timber. Today, national forest to the future of National Forests in our communi- lands provide those same values as well as respond- ties in the next century. ing to the challenges of a more complex and diverse Visit the Okanogan-Wenatchee National For- society. Expectations range from fi sh and wildlife est this summer. Love it, enjoy it and learn about habitat, ecosystem services such as clean water, air, its history. Remember to keep it alive and beauti- and carbon storage, fuel reduction to prevent cata- ful for those who will cherish these lands in the strophic wildfi re in and around communities, and a next 100 years. wide range of recreation opportunities. Becki Lockett Heath Champions his is the 11th edition of the Cascade of forest ecosystems, providing details on projects, Lookout—an annual newspaper writ- programs, and opportunities of interest to all our for the Tten and produced by employees of the visitors. Within these pages, you will get a glimpse Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. of the diversity and beauty of your National Forest.” Cascade Over the years, two individuals have been in- Paul Hart, Public Aff airs Group Leader for strumental in the publication of this unique forest 30 years, was the most vocal cheerleader for the Lookout paper—former Forest Supervisor Sonny J. O’Neal, production of the Cascade Lookout. Over the who passed away in December 2007, and former years, articles have been written by a myriad of by Robin DeMario Public Aff airs Group Leader Paul R. Hart, who forest employees, but the majority of the articles retired in January 2008. came from the Forest Public Aff airs team, a team Sonny O’Neal, Forest Supervisor for the that Hart led, mentored, encouraged, and taught. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest from 1987 Hart’s unwavering support, advice, and writing and through 2003, was a huge proponent for creating a editing skills helped make the Cascade Lookout forest newspaper that off ered the public an op- the successful paper that it is today! Hart’s public portunity to learn more about the Forest through aff airs legacy will live on through all future editions the stories and articles contained in the paper. In of the Cascade Lookout. the fi rst edition of the Cascade Lookout in 1998, It is with fondness and sweet remembrances O’Neal said, “Th e Wenatchee Forest has many that we dedicate this edition of the Cascade stories to share with you, the public owners of the Lookout newspaper to two great men—Sonny J. National Forest. Th rough these pages, you will learn O’Neal and Paul R. Hart. We thank them for their of our eff orts to protect the health and sustainability years of support! Sonny O’Neal Paul Hart evision eff orts continue on the Forest taking into account the Progress Plans that guide management of the physical and biological Continues ROkanogan-Wenatchee and Colville capability of the land,” National Forests. Release of a draft revised plan is Hartzell added. on Revised targeted for fall 2008. To learn what has A land and resource management plan provides transpired with the Forest Plans overarching guidance for management of each planning eff ort to date, national forest, establishes the desired condition for check out the project Public Encouraged to Participate the land and resources, and sets general manage- website at www.fs.fed. ment direction. us/r6/wenatchee/forest-plan by Deborah Kelly Th e current Forest Plans for these National Meeting notes and com- Forests were implemented in 1990. By law, Forest ments from collaboration Plans must be updated every 10-15 years. Revision and public meetings, maps, and resource analysis Contact the Forest Plan Team of Forest Plans is necessary to account for social, information are posted as various planning steps Deborah Kelly, Public Affairs 509-826-3275 economic, and ecological changes which have oc- are completed. curred over the life of the plan. People are always welcome to contribute their Margaret Hartzell, Team Leader 509-826-3275 “Forest planning is very similar to the concept ideas on how Forest Plans should be updated, or of zoning a city or county for certain uses such as on how national forests should be managed. Since Email: [email protected] residential, light commercial business, or heavy a draft plan for the three national forests is ex- Website: industry,” said Margaret Hartzell, Plan Revision pected to be released by the end of 2008, there’s www.fs.fed.us/r6/wenatchee/forest-plan Team Leader. “A forest plan doesn’t make site spe- still time to share your ideas. When the draft is cifi c decisions, such as road or trail closures, or ap- released, specifi c feedback on the draft plan will be Mailing Address: Forest Plan Revision Team prove timber sales. However, a plan will determine particularly helpful. Okanogan Valley Offi ce in general where such activities are appropriate.” A schedule for public meetings will be an- 1240 Second Avenue South “Forest plans also establish long-range forest nounced after the draft is released. Besides public Okanogan, WA 98840 management goals and objectives that attempt to meetings, you may participate anytime by writing strike a balance between the public’s often con- to us at the address to the left, e-mailing us your 2 ■ Cascade Lookout fl icting need for services, products, and uses, while comments, or by giving us a call. any of the developed recreation fees at 6 sites, increasing fees at 55 sites, replac- sites on the Okanogan-Wenatchee ing/repairing facilities to reduce the maintenance Recreation MNational Forest were built more backlog at 78 sites, and not making any changes at than 50 years ago and are showing their age. Over 173 developed recreation sites. Facility the years, some of these sites have accrued a main- Th rough implementation of the Proposed Pro- Analysis tenance backlog (also known as deferred mainte- gram of Work, the Okanogan-Wenatchee Forest nance) and are in disrepair. will provide recreation opportunities consistent Will Your Favorite Along with aging facilities, visitor preferences with the Forest Recreation Niche1, operate a fi - and demographics have changed. A number of nancially sustainable developed recreation program Recreation Site Change? recreation sites provide facilities or services that no to national quality standards, eliminate deferred longer meet visitor expectations or are not suited maintenance at recreation sites by up to 30%, and by Amy Tinderholt and Shannon O’Brien for projected future recreation demand. improve visitor satisfaction. Th e Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Th e Forest Service places a high priority on is reviewing over 360 developed recreation sites providing quality recreation opportunities. As (campgrounds, trailheads, cabins, sno-parks, etc.) demographics change and new challenges are through a national process called “Recreation presented, we must be responsive and make the Facility Analysis” (formerly titled Recreation Site appropriate recreation services and facilities avail- Facility Master Planning). Every National Forest able to the public. in the nation is undergoing this process. RFA is one of the tools that, with the help of Recreation Facility Analysis (RFA) has three the public, communities and private sector, will main goals: allow us to be fi scally responsible and continue to 1. Provide recreation opportunities best suited provide outstanding recreation opportunities. for the National Forest Public input is important and is a critical part of the Recreation Facility Analysis process. We have 2. Operate and maintain recreation sites to meet created an email solely for public input and com- national quality standards ments related to RFA: [email protected] 3. Reduce recreation site deferred maintenance Th e results of the analysis are available and 1 - A niche describes how an organism or population responds backlog we invite public dialogue on implementing and to the distribution of resources and competitors. Th is niche improving it. Please visit the following link to learn provides the vision of what the Forest is most capable of pro- Th e outcome of RFA is a 5-Year Proposed more and keep updated about the RFA process: viding in the form of recreation settings and experiences. Program of Work with a list of prioritized actions www.fs.fed.us/r6/wenatchee/rfa to more eff ectively manage recreation sites on the Th e webpage will provide you with more infor- forest.
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