Environmental Issues:


  Letter to the Editor: Clarifying Carbon Markets for Forest Management - It is good to see a forest products magazine acknowledge the substantial contribution that carbon markets could make toward promoting sustainable forestry.  (5/1/2009)

  Green Building Proposals Would Include More Forest Certification Programs: Opposition to Genetics a Concern for Forestry Industry - ‘Green’ Building: ‘Green’ construction programs expanding to include more forest certification organizations; opposition to genetics a concern for forest products industry.  (10/1/2008)

  The Sensible Environmentalist: Focus on Old Growth Misses the Mark - The debate over old growth has been presented as good versus evil: beautiful old forests or barren clear-cuts. But forests are in a constant state of change.  (10/1/2007)

  The Sensible Environmentalist: Use Wood to Reduce Greenhouse Gases - As individuals, we can contribute by reducing our energy consumption and, where possible, using renewable energy and materials.   (7/1/2007)

  The 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?  (4/1/2007)

  The Sensible Environmentalist: It’s Time to Boycott the Boycotts - Boycotts have unintended consequences, many of which are harmful to the environment and human health.  (1/1/2007)

  The Sensible Environmentalist: Treated Wood Is Safe, Very Effective - There are a number of treated wood products that are highly effective at resisting bugs, mold and rot — and are also safe in terms of human health and the environment.  (10/1/2006)

  Owl Be Damned - Spotted Owl: The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service knows that wildfire is the leading cause of spotted owl habitat loss, yet it opposes thinning forests to reduce the risk of fire.  (5/1/2006)

  Making Sense Out of Environmental Policy: Interview with Dr. Patrick Moore, Part 1 - Patrick Moore, author of ‘The Sensible Environmentalist’ column and defender of the forest products industry, answers questions in part one of an extensive interview with Pallet Enterprise.  (2/1/2006)

  Does Logging Impact Biodiversity? - Harvesting, especially when most of the trees are removed, has a considerable impact on species diversity but only in the short term.   (1/1/2006)

  FS Planning Rules Christmas Gift to Industry or Sound Policy Changes? - Thinking Ahead -- Letter from Chaille  (2/7/2005)

  Trees Answer Questions About Future - The Sensible Environmentalist   (1/3/2005)

  Poor Forest Health Poses Great Environmental Threat to Nation - Debate Sizzles Over Forest Health  (9/2/2003)

  Time for Grand Finale; Teach Your Children Well - In the Arena  (9/1/2001)

  Illiteracy, Deep Ecology Flourish in Fourth Grade - In the Arena: by Rich Jefferson - 'Illiteracy, Deep Ecology Flourish in Fourth Grade'  (6/1/2001)

  September Environmental News - Environmental news affecting the forest products industry.  (9/1/1999)