The Northwest rediscovers its ancient forests.
Why the timber war is so bitter
A way of life in Oregon is disappearing. The agony involves the death of a vision that is now more a myth than reality. Download entire issue to view this article: http://country-survey-collabs.info/issues/22.22/download-entire-issue%3C/p%3E
An ancient-forest primer
Timber jobs in the Northwest began to disappear long before the spotted owl became an issue. A forest economist explains the basics of the ancient forest controversy and why the economic challenge to the region extends far beyond direct job losses. Download entire issue to view this article: http://country-survey-collabs.info/issues/22.22/download-entire-issue%3C/p%3E
Raping the private forests
Profitable export markets and a cut-and-run mentality are leveling the Northwest’s vast privately owned forests. This assault on the sustained-yield principle will drastically worsen an already critical future log shortage. Download entire issue to view this article: http://country-survey-collabs.info/issues/22.22/download-entire-issue%3C/p%3E