In the Northwest, timber and salmon and more than 2 million acres of proposed wilderness. But how much is enough? - Washington and Oregon

May 25-28. Memorial Day weekend backpack/car-cramp outing by Sage Association, Inc., into Abert Rim WSA, hiking a spectacular fault block 30 miles north of Lakeview. "We'll climb the steep face rising 2,000 feet above Abert Lake, discuss problems unique to this WSA, bird-watch, enjoy breathtaking views."

Fee: $10. Limit: 10. Dieter Mahlein, 559 Water St., Springfield 97477; (503) 726-0365.

June 1-4, also June 12-15. Hike with pack llamas into proposed addition to Kalmiopsis Wilderness, 40 miles southwest of Grants Pass. See largest unprotected wilderness in Coast Range.

Fee: $280. Siskiyou Llama Expeditions, Box 1330, Jacksonville 97530; (503) 899-1696.

Saturday, June 2. Fairly rigorous day-hike by Native Plant Society of Oregon into cathedral forests of Middle Santiam. "The largest stand of old-growth rain forest in Oregon is now being harvested. We will experience the beauty of this area, examine the economic issues. Dense undergrowth, big logs to negotiate."

No fee, no limit. Brian Heath, 325 N.W. 21st St., Corvallis 97330; (503) 752-6127.

June 2-3. Car-cramp, day-hike, bird-watch, photograph, explore boundaries of Gerry Mountain WSA, 60 miles east of Bend. High desert grasses, sage, western juniper.

Fee: $5. Central Oregon Conservationists. Don Tryon, 377 W. Fifth St., Prineville 97754; (503) 447-3508.

Saturday, June 9. Moderate 7-mile plant-exploring day-hike by Portland Chapter of Native Plant Society into Badger Creek roadless area, east edge of Mount Hood National Forest. "Wide range of forest types, open slopes, rock outcrops, views. Area could be included in timber sales."

No fee. Limit: 30. Rick Brown, 3425 S.W. 12th, Portland 97201; (503) 222-1146.