Attachment 4
What Do You Like Most About The BRSF?

This exercise's primary purpose was to let group members express some general thoughts about the property as a way to start getting to know each other and to listen to each other's beliefs.

• beauty of the BRSF
• public ownership of shoreline of river
• biodiversity potential of BRSF
• unique character of property within Wisconsin
• ease of public access without over regulation
• beauty of aspen cover type
• serenity and peacefulness of the forest
• diversity of recreation opportunities
• wise use opportunities of the BRSF
• diversity of the forest
• regrowth of timber
• fishery
• beauty of the river
• managed productivity
• full range of natural and social values that the forest provides
• old-growth forest
• diverse recreational opportunities
• old forest growth
• diversity of the fishery
• economic opportunity
• full range of natural forest types
• animal/bird habitat for all species
• historical values
• allows people to live and work in the area
• co-habitation between animals and people
• place for peace, solitude, find one's self
• a place for environmental learning
• wide spectrum of habitat types/ecological communities
• pristine water quality
• low impact recreation/non-motorized use
• managed under multiple-use concepts
• borders property, water, diversity of activities, woods, wildlife, location in northern Wisconsin
• river experience: fish, beauty, solitude, biodiversity, water quality
• rustic nature/aura; historical aura
• crown jewel (river) of state forest; professional forestry staff
• open country (accessible) is unusual; hasn't been overused
• natural surrounding; peace and quiet; sound of the river; trees; fall colors; wildflowers; birds and animals
• "feel" and look of the BRSF
• uniqueness, wild
• the river
• opportunities
• native trees and natural plants, habitats, animals
• the river and being part of nature
• the river and it's uniqueness

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