Re: [ecopath] Just what is the right choice?

[Gene GeRue]

Paul:

>>  The facts remain that, in our society, logging is necessary and can be
>>>done without causing a loss of biodiversity.

Doug:

>Wood is wonderfully useful stuff.  We could use it much more wisely and
>substitute other things, in some cases.  Almost certainly it can be
>grown and harvested sustainably.  BTW, are you aware that overall the
>Forest Service loses money on timber sales?  Why are we subsidizing the
>logging industry to cut our national forests?

Would wood prices be higher if timber sales were not subsidized? If wood
prices are higher, then house prices are higher. Housebuilding employs a
large workforce. Houses being built are way too big but until our society
changes its values we will continue to see the presently popular mansion
houses.

>I'm enjoying this discussion and learning from it, but I'm not sure if
>anyone else is very interested.  I'd be glad to carry it on off list.

I am learning and hope you will continue.

Gene