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• <br /> loss of leaf litter and natural duff and the soil is becoming muddy. I feel <br /> that if the present heavy use of this area by dogs continues, the oak <br /> woodland will begin to lose plant -- especially wildflower -- diversity. <br /> I can only draw the conclusion, that the present level of use by dogs is too <br /> great for this area to sustain. So, somewhat reluctantly, I recommend that <br /> the Wayne Morse Park be closed to off -leash dogs, or that measures be <br /> taken to greatly reduce its use by dogs, for the sake of the environment. <br /> I further recommend that if a compromise is reached which allows some <br /> use by dogs, that dog owners be encouraged to form a volunteer group to <br /> fence off the oak woodland to the south and police themselves to keep <br /> dogs out of this fine natural woodland and wildflower area. <br /> Please don't hesitate to call me if you have further questions. <br /> Yours - incerely, <br /> Dr. Rhoda M. Love <br /> 393 FulVue Drive <br /> Eugene, Oregon 97405 <br /> 345 -6241 <br /> • <br />