The first photo is a 1996 view of an area of old growth forest said to have been "lost in the Studebaker fire" (cutting units #1 and #2). The fire burned in 1994 in Studebaker Draw, a tributary to O'Brien Creek. From the EIS's description of this area: "The residual stands have few large diameter trees or down logs, and a greatly reduced basal area. The loss of these key old growth attributes has eliminated the present value of the old growth habitat in the fire areas."
The second photo is the exact same view, taken in 1998 after logging was completed. According to the EIS, "There would be no direct effect to old growth from the salvage logging." And, "Adherence to Forest Plan standards relative to old growth and snag habitat assist in the avoidance of cumulative effects on old growth and associated species."
Now take another view of the same area: Check This Out: