Howdy Jeff,
Same here in Texas. Before 1870 range prairie grass fires could sweep
across whole counties that acted to prevent forests from gaining a foot
hold.
Interesting arguments for and against "greenhouse" effect. Al Gore and Rush
Limburger cheese et al should both be proud of their ability to keep the CO2
gas balloon in the air for so long before it becomes obvious that a parallel
exists.. similar to two divorce lawyers. There is money in keeping the
bickering going.
Meanwhile back at the ranch the whole place winds up broke and knee deep in
cockle burrs and Bushes. At some point the problem becomes insoluable..
unless.. well.. err.. some kid playing with matches...
Richard
Jeff wrote,
I came across a study a few years ago that showed that the US presently has
more forested land than it did in the year 1900. My personal observation
verifies that. The fields around the house I grew up in, and the house I
have live in now (33 yrs.) have all grown over with forest. Historical
photos of the Berks county Pennsylvania area of 1900 vintage show surprising
areas of cultivation that are now forest.
