Iconic places of the US Forest Service : the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
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Date
2018
Authors
University of Oregon. Ecosystem Workforce Program
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Ecosystem Workforce Program, Institute for a Sustainable Environment, University of Oregon
Abstract
The U.S. Forest Service manages specially-designated areas and national monuments, protected either by
Congress through legislation or by the President via proclamation under the authority of the Antiquities
Act. These areas have been designated for their special characteristics and the unique opportunities they offer.
They were protected in perpetuity for a range of ecological and social benefits such as scenic beauty, recreation
opportunities, wildlife habitat, and watershed protection, and the intent and management objectives for each are
distinct and unique. This fact sheet provides an overview of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, based
on interviews with USFS personnel and partnership organizations that work together to manage the area.
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2 pages