Environmental Issues
Industry Concerned About Spotted Owl Recovery Plan
The release of the final revised Recovery Plan for the Northern Spotted Owl has sparked concern in the timber...
Read moreForest Facts: Telling the Truth About the Forest Products Industry and the Environment
Have you ever been told that the forest products industry is destroying America’s environment? Rumors and myths about the...
Read moreLetter to the Editor: Clarifying Carbon Markets for Forest Management
I would like to compliment Pallet Enterprise for its initiative in publishing Matthew Harrison’s article, ‘Carbon Trading Adds Value...
Read moreGreen Building Proposals Would Include More Forest Certification Programs: Opposition to Genetics a Concern for Forestry Industry
Earlier this year, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) finalized plans to seek accreditation for its National Green...
Read moreThe Sensible Environmentalist: Focus on Old Growth Misses the Mark
Dear Dr. Moore: How do I know if my deck comes from an old growth forest? Wood products are not...
Read moreThe Sensible Environmentalist: Use Wood to Reduce Greenhouse Gases
Dear Dr. Moore: What can I do to help address the problem of climate change? The most important thing is...
Read moreThe Sensible Environmentalist: Wood Fiber Best Choice to Make Paper
Dear Dr. Moore: Many environmental groups promote the use of hemp for making paper. Is this a good idea? In...
Read moreThe Sensible Environmentalist: It?s Time to Boycott the Boycotts
Dear Dr. Moore: Do you support boycotts as a way to force environmental gains? I used to, but I’ve come...
Read moreThe Sensible Environmentalist: Treated Wood Is Safe, Very Effective
Dear Dr. Moore: I love the look of a wood deck, but I need something that resists moisture and termites....
Read moreOwl Be Damned
In January the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published a call for proposals for development of a recovery plan for...
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