Statement:
Ms. Blair. I'm Leona Blair from Cottonwood, a citizen of Idaho County and a former county commissioner. So I've learned firsthand what the loss of timber sales can do for our schools and county roads. But, today I'm mostly testifying for Idaho County Farm Bureau which I'm secretary of. The Idaho County Farm Bureau strongly favors multiple use of public lands and no increase in wilderness acres. Many of us know from experience that managed forest lands is better for growing timber, pasture, and larger numbers of deer and elk. I think it is terribly wasteful to let forest fires burn out of control in the wilderness area, especially when so many people are gathering firewood to relieve the energy shortage. We appreciate Senator McClure's efforts in trying to bring about a final solution in the near future so that the lands under study can be released for multiple use. Thank you, Senator McClure, for letting me testify today.
"Blair, Leona", Idaho Wilderness Hearings, Center for Digital Inquiry and Learning (CDIL), University of Idaho Library, https://cdil.lib.uidaho.edu/wilderness-hearings/items/aug-17-1983-blair-leona.html