ELR Citation: ELR 20573
No(s). 74-1387 (4th Cir. Aug 21, 1975)

The Organic Act of 1897 provides that only dead and mature or large timber may be cut in national forests, and requires in addition that all such trees be individually marked prior to harvesting. The U.S. Forest Service is therefore prohibited from contracting for or allowing clearcutting in the Mon...