I've written our ultra-left tree-hugging Oregon legislators many times asking why they don't loose the strings on logging? I think clear cut areas that are completely cleared out, brush and all then replanted with young trees would benefit EVERYONE! More tax revenue, more people working in the logging industry, cleared land is no longer a fire hazard and is beneficial to wildlife.
Yah, not going to happen... Spotted Owl, double breasted titmouse, whatever they can dream up. Logging = Bad, don'cha know!!!
The independent rural types are to be eliminated or moved into the cities where they can be controlled or replaced with beta males and the wimen replaced with shouting female genitals.