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<br /> <br />~', <br /> <br />topographically isolated tracts south of Medano Pass on <br />the eastern side of the National Forest WSA will be <br />difficult to manage as wilderness due to their small <br />size, isolation, and proximity to lands with detracting <br />uses and activities. Also, portions of the WSA will be <br />difficult to manage as wilderness because they project <br />from the main body of the area or are isolated by private <br />inholdings. The manageability could be improved with the <br />modified boundary alternative as these unmanageable areas <br />can be eliminated from the sui table portion. No new <br />conflicts will be created with the nonwilderness <br />alternatives. <br /> <br />" <br />1 <br /> <br />, <br />~; <br /> <br />, <br /> <br />Conclusion: Based upon the considerations outlined above <br />and discussed in detail in Section IV, the area was <br />determined to be capable of wilderness designation with <br />modification of the western and eastern boundaries to <br />eliminate manageability problems. <br /> <br />Is the area available for wilderness? <br /> <br />To add res s <br />wilderness <br />Significant <br /> <br />this criterion, the values <br />and as nonwilderness <br />findings are shown below. <br /> <br />of the area as <br />were compared. <br /> <br />Mineral potential was considered. Past activity and <br />estimated potential indicates that the area has potential <br />to produce mineral resources. <br /> <br />---.. <br /> <br />Wilderness designation, with either the suitable or <br />suitable with modified boundary alternative would <br />withdraw the included area from mineral entry and leasing <br />after December 31, 1983, and permit the exercise of <br />existing rights, subject to stipulations which would not <br />prohibi t but would have an effect on utilization of the <br />resources. The exercise of these rights could result in <br />activities not compatible with maintenance of the <br />wilderness environment. The effect of a nonwilderness <br />designation would result in the mineral resources being <br />managed in accordance with applicable laws and <br />regulations the same as on other National Forest lands. <br /> <br />26 <br /> <br />(<;2G34 <br />