Tree Cutting in the Illahee Preserve. On Monday evening we received calls regarding someone chopping down trees with an ax in the Illahee Preserve. By the time it was reported and a deputy arrived it was dark and the person had left. We are attaching photos of the three trees he chopped down yesterday (Monday).
Walkers Confused? Some of those who saw the individual were confused as to what to do. They didn't know if the person was authorized to cut the trees or not.
Authorized Personnel Are Obvious. The only people authorized to work in the Illahee Preserve are Park's Department personnel, Illahee Stewardship Committee representatives (who will normally have a yellow Stewardship vest on), and authorized work parties such as those of the East Bremerton Rotary.
Call In Questionable Activity. Please call if you see questionable activity in the Preserve. You can call the Park's Department, Illahee Preserve Stewardship personnel (at the phone numbers on the Preserve map), or the sheriff.
Jim Aho
