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 University of Washington's Rural Technology Research Program has just published an excellent report concerning wood-to-energy opportunities - and obstacles. Although the report focuses only on renewable energy opportunities in the State of Washington, it has major implications for the entire West. It is presented here in two forms: a brief executive summery and a longer executive summary.
U.W. Biomass Report - Executive Summary
U.W. Biomass Report - Exec.Summary (Long)
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human need to use natural resources is fundamental to our continued presence on earth."