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"
U.S. Forest Service News
This year, the U.S. Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory at Madison, Wisconsin celebrates its 100th year. At Evergreen, we've been tireless supporters of the lab's work for many years. Frankly, we know of no scientific organization worldwide that has done more on the research front to advance wood and paper technology, or to encourage the expanded use of renewable wood and paper products. We congratulate the lab and its director - Dr. Chris Risbrudt - and wish them another 100 years of success.
human need to use natural resources is fundamental to our continued presence on earth."