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.
Editor's Note:
W.V. "Mac" McConnell held line and staff positions with the U.S. Forest Service, Southwestern Region from 1943 through 1972. Since 1979, he has been working as a forestry consultant and land management planner, principally in Florida where he lives.
He has written numerous articles concerning biomass.
Recently, Mr. McConnell sent us a very interesting chart he developed that displays the relationship between the decline in federal timber harvesting and the alarming increase in tree mortality in national forests.
Click below to view Mr. McConnell's charts and accompanying narrative.
National Forest Timber Management 
human need to use natural resources is fundamental to our continued presence on earth."