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"
Editor's Note:
The 49er Chapter of the Society of American Foresters at Sonora, California has written a very instructive letter to California Senator, Dianne Feinstein. To her great credit, Senator Feinstein has made a personal effort to better understand why California's national forests are dying and what can be done about it. SAF's letter answers the question. Have a look!
SAF Letter to Senator Dianne Feinstein 
human need to use natural resources is fundamental to our continued presence on earth."