Excellent essay- Living in the Pacific Northwest I have long been frustrated by forestry practices here, focused on maximizing board feet of lumber at the expense of fire risk and loss of biodiversity. The sad truth is that the Forest Service is a deeply rooted in an extractive orientation towards nature, and while there are some signs that it may be slowly changing, there is a lot of economic resistance from people whose livelihoods are built around logging. It's going to take some serious efforts to change the model. Thanks for bringing attention to this important issue!
Michael, thank you for your feedback! It's heartening to hear from someone in the Pacific Northwest who shares these concerns about forestry practices. You're absolutely right—balancing economic interests with environmental stewardship is a challenging but crucial task. The shift towards more sustainable practices will require serious effort and collaboration from all stakeholders. I'm glad the essay resonated with you, and I appreciate your support in bringing attention to this vital issue. Let's keep the conversation going and work towards meaningful change together!
Excellent essay- Living in the Pacific Northwest I have long been frustrated by forestry practices here, focused on maximizing board feet of lumber at the expense of fire risk and loss of biodiversity. The sad truth is that the Forest Service is a deeply rooted in an extractive orientation towards nature, and while there are some signs that it may be slowly changing, there is a lot of economic resistance from people whose livelihoods are built around logging. It's going to take some serious efforts to change the model. Thanks for bringing attention to this important issue!
Michael, thank you for your feedback! It's heartening to hear from someone in the Pacific Northwest who shares these concerns about forestry practices. You're absolutely right—balancing economic interests with environmental stewardship is a challenging but crucial task. The shift towards more sustainable practices will require serious effort and collaboration from all stakeholders. I'm glad the essay resonated with you, and I appreciate your support in bringing attention to this vital issue. Let's keep the conversation going and work towards meaningful change together!