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The forest service has allowed clearcut logging right to the border of the federal wilderness area on Mount Shasta.
near Mud Creek, Shasta NF, CA (1991).
Near Bear Basin in the Siskiyou Mountains, in a patchwork of forest service clearcuts, occurs the most diverse coniferous forest on earth.
east from Bear Basin Butte Road, near Siskiyou Pass, Six Rivers NF, CA (1991).
In this area near Mount Shasta specially selected varieties of Jeffrey Pine have been planted on national forest land.
Shasta NF, east of McCloud, CA (1993).
A mixture of clearcut, and selective cut logging is found here adjacent to old growth in dedicated wilderness.
near Toad Lake, Shasta NF, CA (1992).
When Mount Saint Helens erupted it killed and blew done thousands of acres of prime timber.
east of Mount Saint Helens, Gifford Pinchott NF, WA (1987).
Extensive clearcutting in southern Oregon was abruptly halted over concerns about endangered species.
South Fork Coquille River, Siskiyou NF, OR (1992).
The rare and valuable Port Orford Cedar is menaced by a fungus disease spread by vehicle tires, logging equipment, and even hikers' boots.
South Fork Coquille River, Siskiyou NF, OR (1992).
After the eruption of Mount Saint Helens killed forests for miles around, the undamaged timber was salvage logged.
east of Mount Saint Helens, Gifford Pinchott NF, WA (1987).
The road to the famous Hoh River rain forest in Olympic National Park is now lined with clearcuts on federal, state, and Indian land.
Hoh River, immediately west of Olympic NP, WA (1980).