We have been deluged by responses to Barry Wynsma's thoughtful essay on Forest Service leadership - or the lack thereof. Provided here is some feedback on the essay.
W.V. "Mac" McConnell writes from Florida. He is a U.S. Forest Service retiree whose Power Point presentations have appeared on our website many times. His latest efforts are nearby: an updated version of his earlier "Timber Resource Management" Power Point and a fascinating photograph, "One Landscape: Four Views," that shows what is happening on adjacent public and private forests at Deep Creek, near Townsend, Montana.
Editor's comment concerning Mike Petersen's (Executive Director - Lands Council) Response To Dr. Tom Bonnicksen's Essay, "Death Of A Forest: Why We Should Care"
Spring 2000
Minnesota White Pine: Window on the Past - Bridge to the Future, Facts about Minnesota's Timber Industry State Forester Jerry Rose
In This Issue
"One thought emerges above all others."
"The system is working just as we intended."
White Pine in Minnesota Forests
Minnesota White Pine: Window on the Past - Bridge to the Future
"Minnesota is home to more fast-growing wood products companies than any other state in the nation."
Minnesota Forest Quiz
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human need to use natural resources is fundamental to our continued presence on earth."