Dogfish, I am following this discussion with interest, I really don't have an opinion about what Dave originally wrote about. However, one line in a post of yours really got my attention.
"Planned harvest increases the health of the forest. "
Since this thread got legs on the basis of looking at opinions - it is important to note that your statement is an opinion and one that I would disagree with. The type of harvest has a great deal to do with increasing or decreasing the health of a forest. Also, how the trees that have been harvested are replaced has a lot to say about the health of a forest. I just couldn't let your statement stand without comment.