Alternatives D, F, and B respond more to the concern of declining early successional habitats on national forest lands and the poor quality of these habitats on private lands. Alternatives A, H, and E increase both interior and early successional habitats through clearly zoning where these different habitats will be emphasized. Maintain Scenic Quality Received High Agreement in many small groups. Natural appearing landscapes with high scenic diversity are provided in all alternatives through the Scenery Management System. Landscapes in Alternative C are primarily influenced by natural disturbances.
Alternative E maintains a fairly continuous forest canopy across the landscape.
Alternatives A and H place very high emphasis on scenic quality. Protect the Appalachian Trail and Blue Ridge Parkway Protection of the AT received High Agreement in many small groups. The Appalachian Trail and Blue Ridge Parkway are both National treasures which I think we can all agree deserve special management to ensure their value is protected. A scenic corridor is provided along these travelways in every alternative. Although, this is the topic of this evening's workshop, a few small groups reached High Agreement on this statement during previous discussions.