Not very well.
"A new report found that 76% of old growth forests had been logged since World War II, and the remainder would largely disappear within fifteen years at current rates."
A new report by who? The Sierra Club?
Btw trees grow back. Once logged they are replanted like any other crop
"Bush later opposed special laws to help those who would lose jobs due to environmental legislation. "
At least he didn't take away people's living, then replace them with low paying service jobs. Still I'd like to see what else that was attached the legislation before I pass judgement
"Many small mills were forced to lay off workers, whether due to raw log exports, genuine timber shortages, or increased mechanization. "
Things were going very well in 92 until...
You should also be upset about private timber land being turned into massive housing developments. (weyerhaeuser/quadrant homes).
Really where was this happening? Wasn't a problem here,my county looks pretty similar to the way it looked in 1980 - except a lot less mills. Maybe you guys should wring your hands and regulate your own backyards and leave mine alone.
We were locked out when they started gating logging roads that WE paid for.
You were locked out in most cases because others chose to dump garbage, meth making materials, stole private property, damaged private property, or were presenting a fire hazard. You ever heard of walking or riding a bike around the gates btw? Granted the forest patrol guys might look at you sternly and make you cry but sometimes it's worth the risk.
How about I pay for a footpath through your front yard? I'll use it whenever I like, leave behind garbage and dangerous chemicals, vandalize your lawn, steal your garden gnome, and trash your private vehicles in the name of "saving the environment". How long will it be before you cut off all access to your yard?
If you fish you should be thankful.
I am thankful. Thankful that real men like me cut the trees, built the roads, and maintained the forest so granola munching, starbucks drinking, Seattle metrosexual types like you can enjoy them.
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