Idaho Wilderness Hearings

Statement:

Mr. Simpson. Senator, I live about 30 miles north of Bonners Ferry, and moved there about 22 years ago. The main reason was because of this remoteness and its vast timbered areas. I think Idaho is one of the few remaining States in our Nation that has the opportunity because of its lands to set aside areas in wilderness. I m in favor of Long Canyon area to be designated as wilderness area. 176 The economics involved, I think, are very minimal. The area is small compared to the number of acres that are left for timbering, and if it were allowed. I think the roadways and the disturbance that is done would certainly harm the animal habitat and further recreational facitilities. I feel that there is not a large area in this State designated as wilderness, and certainly none in Boundary County or the upper area of the Panhandle, and I would certainly be in favor that the Long Canyon area be included in the wilderness area. Thank you.