Regarding clear cuts, I can say authoritatively that bald spots are certainly appropriate for a watershed area feeding a river named Gordon.

Angus Gordon
Bainbridge Island WA

On Mar 27, 2011, at 7:59 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote:

> I understand the feelings generated by the clear cuts, but on the
> other hand the logging roads provide access. And you can get a better
> view of the valleys etc. One interesting thing about that first
> campsite was that down on the bridge crossing the river below that
> site, we saw a bat flying around feeding at around 5- 6pm. Still broad
> daylight and I thought earl in the season. I tried taking pics of it,
> but the bat came out blurred in the shots.
> 
> 
> alistair
> 
> 
> On 27-Mar-11, at 12:39 PM, mcneely4@COX.NET wrote:
> 
>> Alistair, that sounds like a great little trip, despite the clear
>> cuts.  Wow, that first camp site -- oh well.  the 2nd one looked
>> really nice, though.  Beautiful little stream.
>> 
>> mcneely
>> 
>> ---- Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote:
>>> Spent 3 days last week exploring some of the Gordon River watershed
>>> in
>>> the syncro, with my son.
>>> 
>>> report here:
>>> 
>>> http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/03/27/gordon-river-trip/
>>> 
>>> 
>>> alistair
>> 
>> --
>> David McNeely