Logging
stream sterilizations due to sawdust as early as 1930’s
A. S. Leopold - logging and other (e.g. predator removal)
impacts
Early 1990’s mega-scale logging infrastructure project
proposed (World Bank funding). Impact studies began,
none directly related to aquatic systems. Project fell through
after several years, apparently due to economic issues.
Road building continues, increasing access and human
population pressures in formerly remote areas. Tourism
following access.
Milling and other lumber processing often done in remote
areas with apparently little regard for impacts.