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In alt.culture.oregon Dave & Marcia wrote:
It seems that private forest lands are operaterated and maintained in better
condition then federal lands. Why not lease these federal lands to private
companies? The companies would have a vested stake in their proper upkeep.
That would seem to be a better outcome for all.

Go look at the bald patches on Mt. Hood or the Tillamook Forest
sometime and you'll see why this is a bad idea.

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Baloo
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