http://www.forestdefenders.com/2008/09/02/is-green-diamond-smarter-than-pacific-lumber/ Saving our Forests one Tree at a time Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:44:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 http://www.forestdefenders.com/2008/09/02/is-green-diamond-smarter-than-pacific-lumber/#comment-104 David Taylor Sun, 26 Oct 2008 03:03:23 +0000 http://www.forestdefenders.com/?p=170#comment-104 So impressive are these ancient sequoias. The tales they could tell...many have the scars from natures catastrophies over the centuries of growth.Timber is a nessessary commodity and should be maintained judiciously. Farmed forests that are managed well can produce massive quantities of lumber. Clear cutting is a double edged sword much like razing a old building to make way for a more efficient (and safe)replacement. Clearing of debris reduces potential pest infestations and obviously reduces fire hazzards. Spotted Owls are birds that are fully capable of relocating,that's why they can fly. Fire in old growth areas however help to curb global warming by filling the skies with tons of smoke, while killing animals by the millions. Life renews itself. Forest management is the key. Leave them be. So impressive are these ancient sequoias. The tales they could tell…many have the scars from natures catastrophies over the centuries of growth.Timber is a nessessary commodity and should be maintained judiciously. Farmed forests that are managed well can produce massive quantities of lumber. Clear cutting is a double edged sword much like razing a old building to make way for a more efficient (and safe)replacement. Clearing of debris reduces potential pest infestations and obviously reduces fire hazzards. Spotted Owls are birds that are fully capable of relocating,that’s why they can fly. Fire in old growth areas however help to curb global warming by filling the skies with tons of smoke, while killing animals by the millions. Life renews itself. Forest management is the key. Leave them be.

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