§541b Boundaries of scenic-research area; adjustments to subarea boundaries; development of management plan; establishment of subareas; management objectives

Summary

The map titled "Proposed Cascade Head Scenic-Research Area," dated June 1974 and kept at the Forest Service office, shows the Area and its subarea borders. The Secretary can change subarea boundaries after a public hearing or other public input to reflect natural changes or to improve management. The Secretary must also, as soon as practical after December 22, 1974, prepare a full management plan with public participation that sets clear goals and rules for the Area and its subareas. Four subareas are set up with different primary goals. The Estuary and Associated Wetlands will protect fish, wildlife, scenery, and research uses while allowing low-impact recreation (for example, fishing, nonmotorized boating, and waterfowl hunting); existing dikes may be opened after study. The Lower Slope-Dispersed Residential area will keep scenic, soil, watershed, and wildlife values while allowing scattered homes, some recreation, and agriculture. The Upper Timbered Slope and Headlands will protect scenery, soils, watershed, and wildlife while allowing limited recreation and heavy research; timber cutting is allowed only for research or if the trees face immediate threats like fire, age, or pests. The Coastline and Sand Dune-Spit will protect scenery and wildlife while allowing limited recreation and extensive research and education.