Is the USFS right to begin clear-cutting in the Tahoe basin, and euthanizing or relocating some wildlife? I read today that the USFS will begin clear-cutting large tracts of timber in the Tahoe Basin later this year. This will be done to prevent another, even larger wildfire disaster than the one that just occurred. Because approximately 12000-14000 acres of forest would be clear-cut, there will be wildlife such as black bears,deer, pine martens, and raccoons that will not have enough forage to survive. It is proposed that as many as 150 bears, and 1750 deer will be euthanized, or perhaps relocated if sufficient funds are available. The timber would be given to lumber mills in northern California, and Nevada to offset losses to mills and lumber companies resulting from environmental limitations imposed on them in order to protect the Spotted Owl, and Goshawk. .