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"
Forest Artisans
Over the years, we’ve had the pleasure of getting to know a number of fine artists whose work depicts the history or application of forestry, logging and – believe it or not – fly fishing. We present their work in this section for your enjoyment. If you know of an artist whose work you believe fits n this section, please let us know. We’d be pleased to post it for others to enjoy.
human need to use natural resources is fundamental to our continued presence on earth."