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Carbon emissions from energy use in 100 square feet of interior framing are 3 times greater when aluminum framing is used in place of wood and 2.5 times greater when steel framing is used.

From raw material extraction to finished product, the energy input is 79 times greater for a ton of aluminum than a ton of lumber.

From raw material extraction to finished product, the energy input is 17 times greater for steel.

From raw material extraction to finished product, the energy input is 3.1 times greater for brick.

From raw material extraction to finished product, the energy input is 3 times greater for concrete blocks.

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1998-09-07 By: Eric Johnson

The logging industry across northern New York State and New England has a long, rich and colorful history, backed by a mountain of tradition and popular folklore.

2007-01-01

In this issue, we write about the still unfolding scandal in the Oregon State University College of Forestry. It is meticulously researched and, we hope a thoughtfully written assessment of the so-called "Donato controversy"-a lamentable if not inexcusable act orchestrated from the shadows by at least two OSU professors and one Forest Service scientist.

2003-11-15 By: Jim Peterson

I'd recommend the Forest Products Lab to anyone. They do a marvelous job." Phil Archuletta

2004-01-01 By: Marj Welch

The Standoff Ends: Industry, First Nations and Environmentalists Make Peace. B.C. Embraces Innovative Results-based Forestry Program

2002-06-03 By: Jim Petersen

It has been a god-awful fire season in the Southwest. Just ask Bob Hennkens.

1998-05-31 By: Jim Petersen

How else should a trustee manage a property held in trust other than as is obviously considered prudent for the management of his own property?

2006-01-15 By: John Sessions

A comparison of the 1991 and 2001 national assessments.

2006-01-15 By: Catherine M. Mater

Over the last few years, there has been much discussion of the use of the Montreal Process Criteria

2009-03-17 By: Jim Petersen

2006-01-15 By: Todd A. Salberg

Integrating cultural Resource Management and Hazardous Fuels Reduction

2007-01-01 By: Jim Peterson

In this issue, we write about the still unfolding scandal in the Oregon State University College of Forestry.

2006-05-15 By: Dave Skinner

Eastern Oregon's forests and communities are in a death spiral. Can anything be done to save them from certain disaster?

2003-05-05 By: Jim Petersen

Softwood Resource Conditions and Management Implications

1998-06-01 By: Gary S. Morishima

For countless generations, the economic and spiritual well being of Indian people has been tied to the land, air, water and all things that walk, fly, swim or grow roots.

2002-06-03 By: Jim Petersen

The Southwest's timber industry is long gone, a victim of its near total dependence on national forest timber sale programs that were phased out in the 1990s.

2003-05-01 By: Douglas W. MacCleery

Does the Past Provide Lessons for the Future?

2003-05-01 By: Jim Petersen

2004-07-01 By: Tim Partin

2000-12-01

Next to a nuclear explosion, there is no more lethal killing force on earth than a big forest fire. The most violent are called "blowups" because they are capable of exploding.

2004-07-01 By: Dave Skinner

Tucked into the corrugated folds of far Southwest Oregon, the Siskiyou National Forest has been ground zero in the national forest policy wars for 25 years.

2004-01-01 By: Shiela christie

Tony Morrison's Lifetime Devotion To Island Forests

2004-01-01 By: Remy Charest

Stakeholders and citizens are getting more and more involved

2006-01-15 By: Jack G. Peterson and James R. Erickson

Successful ITC Collaboration with the Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs

2009-03-06

One of the most impressive examples of post-fire forest restoration in America is located west of Portland, Oregon on State Highway 6: The Tillamook State Forest.

2009-03-03

Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Forest Service, Natural Resources Canada

2006-05-15 By: Dave Skinner

Eastern Oregon's forests and communities are in a death spiral. Can anything be done to save them from certain disaster?

2004-01-01 By: David Holehouse

Diverse land-use demands and landscapes influence Alberta's management approaches

2003-07-01 By: Jim Petersen

In the future, the West's federal forests will be cared for by two groups of service providers: garbage collectors and surgeons.

2000-12-01

If we stop managing National Forests, they will decline and die, just as they've done at least 16 times since the last Ice Age.

2002-06-03 By: Jim Petersen

2002-06-03 By: Jim Petersen

The skies have cleared over northern Arizona and New Mexico, marking the end of the worst Southwest forest fire season in anyone's memory.

2003-05-05 By: John R. Olson

Meeting Society's Expectations While Expanding Shareholder Value

2002-06-03 By: Jim Petersen

"Almost anything" is the quick answer to the question.

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2009-03-12

2007-06-19 By: Jay O'Laughlin

This presentation focuses on potential improvements in the implementation of the National Fire Plan in Idaho.

2003-07-07 By: Oregon State University

Management Options for Forest Regeneration, Fire and Insect Risk Reduction and Timber Salvage

2009-06-15

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