Hi Joe
Possibly I am blinded by "fear mongering and misinformation" by folks
like David Suzuki. Could you please provide me with some examples and
evidence of this misinformation. Here is a link to the David Suzuki
Foundation...... http://www.davidsuzuki.org/Forests/Solutions/
Maybe I have misunderstood your opinions, but there doesn't seem to
exist much of a distinction between your views of current forestry
practises and that of what David Suzuki preaches(which you do not
like). You cite clearcutting as a negative, selective logging as an
ecologically sustainable method of harvesting, and protecting old growth
forests as beneficial. If you choose to use the provided link, you will
find the same sentiments.
"Clearcutting results in a more plentiful food supply for bears......."
is not totally accurate. What about the percentage of bears that depend
on salmon for food? As you previously pointed out, clearcutting causes
soil erosion. Sediment is washed into streams and rivers which results
in disrupted salmon spawning grounds. I would guess that this has a
negative effect on bears that rely on salmon as a food source. Possibly
this could result in a bear attempting to break into someone's home for
food.
I certainly do not want to see all logging in our country put to and
end. Just a sustainable system put into place. Of interest, which many
are probably aware of, the Forest Stewardship Council provides/sets
sustainable standards and practises that forestry product manufacturers
can meet in order to meet FSC certification. If you will be purchasing
lumber in the future, investigate FSC's policies. It may be a better
option for you. http://www.fsc.org/en/about
Peace
Marc
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