• The cooridor created near the aspen restoration area as an improved escape route is a good idea.
• It is good to hear that other conifer species will not be thinned in Units 1, 63, or 107 in addition to the patch cuts.
• Hoped to walk the entire units more than just stand and have Q&A and discussions.  Aspen regeneration treatment area is good, but seems really large.  Will need to walk the units to consider aggregations more to determine thoughts.  
• Good to learn that ponderosa will be retained within patch cuts, but feels that there is more and more tree removal planned than was initially agreed upon.
• In terms of slash piles, it is good that people can take firewood.  There is a public perception that fire danger will be completely reduced with these treatments, but that is just not the case.  Lots of surface fuels will still exist, and slash piles are a big issue.

MMG Participants (USFS)

• Aspen restoration corridor creating an improved escape route is good. (Ruben, wildlife biologist on detail to the Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest)
• Overall, the field trip was good, and gave me a different perspective.  My biggest concern is how I can clarify issues or questions up front, and not create more confusion.  I feel behind in addressing questions and concern because there seems to be a lot of confusion, and I want to find ways to tackle that so that it doesn’t become a big issue for the MMG and can also reduce my workload. (Kevin)
• Field trips are good because you can see the landscape in context.  I understand that there is a desire for a holistic view by the MMG, but see challenges ahead considering that projects will be done in phases. There was a great reminder that there are several units that are of primary concern for the MMG; I will be thinking about way to compromise within these units, and wants to continue to create common good with community.  (Angie)