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/a%3E

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