Division of Forestry Strategic Direction
Statewide Forest Strategy 2010
Statewide Forest Assessment 2010
Forest Sustainability Framework
Statewide Forest Plan 2004
C8. Issue: Clearcutting and even-age management
techniques are controversial.
Comment #: 1
Clear-cutting is important for some regeneration of existing forests.
Comment #: 2
Clearcutting should be used when it calls for it.
Comment #: 3
If this is the proper management echnique, it should be used. It is a great tool used properly.
Comment #: 4
Clear cutting detremental.
Comment #: 5
Clear cutting of Aspen or Jack Pine stands is proper forest management.
Comment #: 6
Management practices that work in one part of the state may not be right for another part of the state.
Comment #: 7
Clearcuting - for better or worse will soon be history.
Comment #: 8
Sometimes clear cuts are necessary. The DNR could help in educating the public that they are worthwhile.
Comment #: 9
You are not managing forests with fire because you don't want to encourage the growth of fire climax species. However, buring is great for blueberries - which is a popular recreaton activity - so stop logging and start buring some areas!
Comment #: 10
Let the forestry professionals, not the politicians or special interest groups make the forestry management decisions.
Comment #: 11
Fire as a mangement tool should not be used. The other management practices mentioned should be preferred.
Comment #: 12
Need to inform public of c/c as a NECESSARY management menthod. This is clearly a problem with public perception
Comment #: 13
I strongly agree that clear-cutting is controversial
Comment #: 14
Clearcutting should be very limited, if allowed at all. Select cutting is a better method of harvesting.
Comment #: 15
It is still a scientific and sometimes only viable method for regernaton/propagation of certain species of tree.
Comment #: 16
I believe controlled burns are a good healthy way to produce better woodlots long term.
Comment #: 17
NOTE: Please see my comment on clearcutting on page 18 of this folder
Comment #: 18
You will never convince John Q. Public that fire (prescribed burn) is any good. Clear cut it but don't try to burn it.
Comment #: 19
There is far too much clear-cutting going on in the State of Wisconsin
Comment #: 20
Only if it is continuously sold in the neanderthal ways of the past to an uneducated public.
Comment #: 21
We need to continue using these forest management techniques to assure species diversity in Wisconsin forests!
Comment #: 22
Needs to be addressed through education in a positive light.
Comment #: 23
We need to keep managing aspen stands for aspen regeneration. Our abundant wildlife need this timber type.
Comment #: 24
See the attched paper on consolidating harvests. One technique to avoid the clearcut appearance, also helps grow straight trees is to leave a "thin" forest behind. Even after a fire there is still standing-dead-wood. Maybe one tree every hundred yards or so.
Comment #: 25
Do what is best, not what is least controversial.
Comment #: 26
We have done 2 clear cuts; a 15 acres 7 years ago and 30 acre this past year! Both were done to regenerate non-managed, blown over, old age and diseased trees within our 400 acres! Yes its ugly! Yes, we wish there was a better way! But you should see the young, vibrant regenerated 7 yr old clear cut!
Comment #: 27
who makes this decision?
Comment #: 28
I believe clear cutting is whats destroying our hardwood stands
Comment #: 29
And should be continued in use. These are proven science and examples will eventually be good evidence. If it is best for the forests we should continue to do it.
Comment #: 30
PR necessary to preserve peioneer types and biodiversity
Comment #: 31
I believe 68% of woodland in WI is forest crop-forest management- it certainly is unlikely that this owner will let the forest revert to earlier sucessional species.
Comment #: 32
I would much rather use clearcutting in this management. Fires is a ridiculous waste of resources. Clearcuts provide food and cover for a wide variety of wildlife. People against clearcuts have little understanding of the issues and should be ignored.
Comment #: 33
Very short period of time! I have clearcutted an even age forest on some of the roughest land in the state. It is the best thing I've ever done! 10+ years later, the new forest is unbelievable. No one in his right mind could argue against the practice if they witnessed this situation!
Comment #: 34
Clearcutting is a necessary tool. Need to addresss the increase of re-planting sterile red-pines
Comment #: 35
Education is important to this isuse. WI forests are working forests and with urban absentee landowners becoming an increasingly significant portion of forest owners education is critical to maintain certain forest types important to wildlife and industry.
Comment #: 36
There is a one best method for each site.
Comment #: 37
I disagree with clear cutting especially when pulp and paper companies maximize the woodland at the end of their contract and want the state to purchase the land as timberland for $1000/acre. All this after getting a tax break for 40 years to produce pulp fiber, subsidized by the taxpayer.
Comment #: 38
Give me libert and clearcutting. Keep the lawyers and tree huggers locked up in the main street of the Dells.
Comment #: 39
Again, see notes at A11
Comment #: 40
Foresters know best!!
Comment #: 41
Do not agree with clear cutting!
Comment #: 42
Clear cutting is not wanted by 75% of the people
Comment #: 43
Here, education is definetly the key. You actually have to show people the before, during and after clear cut mgt.
Comment #: 44
Clear cutting may be economically inable, but what an ugly eyesore!!!
Comment #: 45
These can and should be used in the proper circumstances. They should not however replace other silvicultural techniques. The value of these techniques need to be expressed to the ignorant.
Comment #: 46
Need more clear cutting
Comment #: 47
As long as clearcutting is used in WI forest management it will be challenged because it wrecks havoc with the biodiversity of species in the forest and is aesthetically repugnent.
Comment #: 48
The public needs more education on this - we have altered forests so much that these techniques are needed with some forest types such as popple(?)
Comment #: 49
Lots of progress against cutting by Sierra Club, etc and this is #1 beef. Note that Finland handles clearcuts with finesse, using small soles, laywaying and sad ginuids(?). We could take a lesson and find substitute for huge machinery where timber and cont must be used for small harvests.
Comment #: 50
Should require replacement on limits or how often in different areas of mgt avail.
Comment #: 51
I don't understand what you're trying to say here. Yes, clearcutting and fire are controversial, but no, they're not interchangeable. You're not going to regenerate a mature aspen stand through fire, without losing the wood. Fire and clearcutting are separate issues. More search is needed on the ffects of mgmt for multiple regeneration of aspen form the same stand (effects on soil, microorganisms, compaction, understory herbs, amphibians, etc.)
Comment #: 52
Once an area is clear-cut it is not longer a forest - it becomes a plantation. The ecological benefits are argueable and short lived.
Comment #: 53
Use "Duerwald" concept like in Europe. Citizen education on values and pros and cons needs to be debated.
Comment #: 54
Not to clear all of the aress for clearcutting - do selective cutting
Comment #: 55
I believe in sustainable forst management and selective cutting
Comment #: 56
Only on public land
Comment #: 57
Some species of trees can only be managed in this way. This is a job for the professionals not the wannabes
Comment #: 58
Are the only 2 choices . . ? Clear Cut? Or Fire?
Comment #: 59
Greater effort needs to be placed in maintaining early successional forest.
Comment #: 60
Too many "environmental activists"!! I'm like the farmer using herbicides, I'm an "active enviormentalist." There are ways to do thing right and most farmers do so!
Comment #: 61
Clearcutting for some types is an absolut necessity
Comment #: 62
Don't like clear-cutting
Comment #: 63
These methods need to be understood better by the general public, they are important for forest management
Comment #: 64
where does old growth sit into the management scheme
Comment #: 65
Present methods are doing the job well. Game management has benefitted greatly by them.
Comment #: 66
The public should be educated on the various silvicultural methods employed by foresters. In no way should certain practices be abandoned to keep the public happy.
Comment #: 67
This should be stopped
Comment #: 68
Clear cutting and selective cutting should both be considered where each will benefit the overall wildlife and forest considerations.
Comment #: 69
The state does clear cutting with which I strongly disagree.
Comment #: 70
I think this is a good treatment of this issue. However, I question whether in reality anything other than even-aged forest management could maintain early and mid-successional types. I think that makes it sound too easy, and it will be latched on to by people who oppose even-age techniques for purely aesthetic reasons as their justification for demanding a halt to even age management.
Comment #: 71
See above. Educate.
Comment #: 72
Clear cutting is very controversial. I had to defend this practice while I was P.R. manager for a major land owner (Nekoosa Papers) and am aware of the strong feelings on this subject.
Comment #: 73
Clear cutting is good for some areas (Poplar stands) but bad for other areas (oak stands). Aesthetic beauty is also a major concern.
Comment #: 74
This is an educational issue. People need to know how ecosystems work and how management techniques affect these sytems. Clear cutting and even age management do not kill a forest, they introduce a whole new ecosystem.
Comment #: 75
As in the past, forestry professionals that have experience in sustainable forestry should be making the decisions on how we manage our forests.
Comment #: 76
These are sound management techniques when they are used to enhance the health and diversity of an area.
Comment #: 77
So? Again, this is a PR issue that the media spin doctors love - but no one can change - the State is not 100% maple-basswood.
Comment #: 78
Fire is a natural component in forest evolution that clear cutting cannot emulate and should be favored. Some clear cutting, when appropriate, could be used for huntable species of birds and animals. All other logging should be very selective with large stands of old growth.
Comment #: 79
As long as more people continue to move into and recreate in forested areas the less support for clear cutting there will be.
Comment #: 80
Clearcutting is economically advantageous in the short run, but not the long run. Overall, we're better off with selective cutting on a smaller, more dispursed scale.
Comment #: 81
What is this issue/trend? Tradeoffs? Clearcutting? Even-age forest? Conflicts?
Comment #: 82
I believe clear cutting is not justified, except when land is being removed from forest use altogether.
Comment #: 83
There should always be representative species trees left to re-sell and not have a quick succession tree such as aspen to dominate with thick growth. Allowing fire to burn naturally allows the forest to change.
Comment #: 84
Education and selective use of clear cutting is necessary!
Comment #: 85
This is a conflict that would be lengthy to discuss, but have little planning value.
Comment #: 86
Even-aged management is merely a tool. The state does a disservice to our forest resources and the public by backing away from the thoughtful use of this controversial tool.
Comment #: 87
It is a valuable and useful mgmt technique - should continue.
Comment #: 88
Clear cutting should be used only in heavy Aspen stands.
Comment #: 89
May be controversial, but are by far the best silvicultural method for regenerating some species.
Comment #: 90
Education.
Comment #: 91
But can be appropriate.
Comment #: 92
In one area of the report you encourage the successional process so we grow quality saw and veneer timber. Clear cut will not yield saw timber. Clear cut regrowth develops into very dense stands - self pruning occurs when most trees are stunted - only the best of the poor survive - unless the sapling stand is released before die off.
Comment #: 93
Use good silviculture and educate the public about what is good. Don't manage by opinion polls.
Comment #: 94
Do agree with this type of cutting.
Comment #: 95
See A4.
Comment #: 96
More education of public needed.
Comment #: 97
Stop clear cutting and limit fire control.
Comment #: 98
Clear cutting on small acreage with regard to soil/water erosion can in my opinion be good management.
Comment #: 99
I have no problem with the appropriate use of these techniques.
Comment #: 100
Keep cutting of clear cuts at least 100' from roadways so others don't see the clear cut.
Comment #: 101
Clear cutting is a management tool - Aspen Birch, Jack Pine - use the tool. Private landowners should be able to use accepted tools in management.
Comment #: 102
BMPS vs. public sentiment
Comment #: 103
I don't like the burning of saleable timber anywhere. Also see too many clear cuts tied together with poor regeneration in some areas or replanting of too much red pine where hardwood once grew.
Comment #: 104
Shouldn't landowner determine which technique they want on their land?
Comment #: 105
Education on where needed and acceptable.
Comment #: 106
I would prefer clear cutting to burning.
Comment #: 107
This type of management i.e. clear cutting must continue; earlier you said aspen inventories are decreasing.
Comment #: 108
Clear cutting should continue to be a tool in timber management.
Comment #: 109
The DNR better do this right! I've seen terrible damage done to the "Brule Forest" by logging approved by the DNR.
Comment #: 110
They do not have to be. If you educate the general public and disregard the special interest groups, there would not be a problem!
Comment #: 111
I don't like or think clearcutting is good as it only results in a one tree (Aspen) same age forest or a red pine plantation waste land
Comment #: 112
Clear cutting is not sustainable over the long term.
Comment #: 113
4
Comment #: 114
No clear cutting!
Comment #: 115
balance
Comment #: 116
Clearcutting is unsustainable and wreaks havoc with forest biodiversity. Its time to ban it and move into the 21st century.
Comment #: 117
Support clear cutting when it is a good management choice.
Comment #: 118
Continue existing policies and apply technique needed for each - management needed.
Comment #: 119
What is the difference between a clearcut and a fire? Atleast with a clearcut we can utilize the wood. Fire is also much more dangerous to use as a tool. We need to manage for early successional species as much as late successional or we will lose them and that type of habitat
Comment #: 120
Clearcutting is sometimes the only, best, most economical way to go. If enviors concerned put hedge to block their noses when clearcutting
Comment #: 121
So?
Comment #: 122
Clearcutting, although ugly at firest, has some benefits - certain wildlife species thrive in clearcuts as you well know.
Comment #: 123
Leave
Comment #: 124
Education is essential not all clearcuts are bad
Comment #: 125
Ok in Western part of the USA - this is a farse - next thing to "clear-cut" Like Aspen! Correct! Or wind. Ok.!
Comment #: 126
Stress the advantages of both techniques for different species and timber types
Comment #: 127
We must educate people about the need for this in some areas
Comment #: 128
Proper management can be done without the use of fire. If not, then find new management.
Comment #: 129
Clear-cutting, if done properly, is essential to forest management. No clear-cutting with 400-500' of roads, lakes or trails. More prairies needed deep within forests. Must educate public about the value of clear-cutting since fires are not available to help in regeneration.
Comment #: 130
Don't get me started!
Comment #: 131
No Clear Cutting!
Comment #: 132
Clear cutting is done only with tree species that require full sunlight. This is the only wway such species can exist. Clear cutting is a necessity for species that require full sun i.e. jack pine, red pine, poppal, etc.
Comment #: 133
Worth including but clearcutting is an acceptable technique and has its place.
Comment #: 134
Promote clearcutting. This is critical in maintaing the aspen type, which has a growing demand and is valuable to many wildlife species
Comment #: 135
Stupid management.
Comment #: 136
in the negative. Clear cutting should not be controversial it should be banned. I've heard the arguments several times and they are not convincing. Selective cutting should be the rule.
Comment #: 137
We need clear cutting of aspen
Comment #: 138
Education of the public is going to be more necessary in the future
Comment #: 139
Prescribed fire management alternatives are needed
Comment #: 140
Well planned clearcutting is desireable and beneficial to wildlife. Fire is certainly beneficial to some plant species (I.e. jack pine) but certainly precludes or wastes potentially useful timber.
Comment #: 141
Clearcutting and even age management are to be considered as to the tree variety and the soil conditions.
Comment #: 142
Clearcutting where it is more value to start over, I do not believe in using fire as it destroys the humur.
Comment #: 143
These tools should be encouraged where appropriate
Comment #: 144
Clearcuts are beautiful to me because I know their value to us and wildlife along with their neccessity for proper regeneration. We need to educate the public.
Comment #: 145
Aspen forests are nearly always clear-cut for reasons stated prior. Also jack pine when one wants to plant the area into either red or white pine.
Comment #: 146
Education - refer to comment C6
Comment #: 147
The DNR org is pushing me into this, I think its's crazy what do you guys thing?
Comment #: 148
Gee, clear-cut an aspen stand and you get another without spending once-cent for reforestation - guess that's too easy to figure out for some folks!
Comment #: 149
I think there are many other ways to manage a forest, other than, clear-cutting. I really cannot see one benefit to clear-cutting.
Comment #: 150
The above comment in C7 also applies here.
Comment #: 151
Clear-cutting should not be singled out as an issue. It should be handled as just another mgt technique among the many available for managing forests
Comment #: 152
The use of fire to kill off forest areas is rediculous to me - unless the area is logged off first. Clear-cutting is necessary for some species such as aspen.
Comment #: 153
It should be made clear that for example aspen regeneration which is extremely important for our economy is still in need of clear-cutting.
Comment #: 154
See also a14 B3 B4 B6
Comment #: 155
Segments of clear-cutting can be the best activity in certain areas. A mixture of harvesting methods should be used. There is no one method best for all situations.
Comment #: 156
The US is a net importer of forest products. We can't afford to be passive managers. Fires could be used following clear cutting to better simulate natural disturbances.
Comment #: 157
Should require replanting if clear cut. 40 acres used for: 1) Deer Hunt 2) turkey hunt, 3) blueberries, raspberrys
Comment #: 158
There is nothing wrong with clearcutting if done properly if seed trees left.
Comment #: 159
Consider wildlife in the clearcutting issue.
Comment #: 160
Don't think this is that much of an issue with owners.
Comment #: 161
Some of the public comments on this issue have to also realize where many household products come from. They need to be reminded that fiber production is a necessity, and if they don't like it, they should try performing some hygienic tasks with Saran Wrap!!
Comment #: 162
Can't think of a more important issue than to maintain the "tools" of forestry, regardless of sentiment.
Comment #: 163
Education is the key here. But some landowners just don't want to hear about clearcutting and even-age management. My question is: how do we deal with those people? We cannot ignore them. Some of them have a lot of influence on other people.
Comment #: 164
But clearcutting is not the only type of cutting that creates aesthetic and ecological changes to a forest. All types of cutting causes these changes. Clearcutting is just the most visible form of cutting or change.
Comment #: 165
Many people who are opposed to clearcutting are also opposed to other types of forestr management as well.
Comment #: 166
Everyone wants to see old forests. Early successional stages are critical for many wildlife species and you'd never get to old forest if you didn't start out young. Education is important, especially with the absentee landowners and the rapid influx of new landowners into the landscape.
Comment #: 167
These are only controversial because we haven't fought the mis-information aggressively enough.
Comment #: 168
This is much ado about nothing. These practices simply need better marketing.
Comment #: 169
Those folks who dont understand the benefits of clearcutting should be educated as to where their toilet paper, paper, 2x4s, and cardboard, ect.. comes from when they stop at Menards or Wal-Mart
Comment #: 170
Education is the key here especially in urban areas where very little is know about forestry.
Comment #: 171
Should be tied to ecological issues on early succ. types.
Comment #: 172
People have to know why- the Aspen regeneration etc.
Comment #: 173
This is an issue that we should never give up on. We should never close the door to this useful management tool, and argue for it's use when appropriate.
Comment #: 174
All silvicultural practices should be reviewed. Should not just focus on clearcutting.
Comment #: 175
Even aged stands are simply for forest products - not for diversity or stability. There are alot of other forest managment practices that offer alternatives to the even aged stands and address the conflicts and concerns this technique creates.
Comment #: 176
Forestry education on the science of foresty must be planned for here, especially when relating to this issue. The forest plan must stipulate everyone's (in the forestry community) responsibilty for foresty education here.
Comment #: 177
Educate
Comment #: 178
The general public does not realize that clearcutting is the only viable option for good regeneration of certain tree species. The public must be made aware of why and on what scale clearcutting is actually used.
Comment #: 179
This illustrates the need for education, and concensus building.
Comment #: 180
This and the demographic changes of landowners, are the two, most important issues I feel must be addressed in Wisconsin, now. I see a huge movement against "clearcutting" which I perceive as ignorant and unhealthy. Even our national forests have "caved-in" to some "loud liberals" who are screaming to "save the trees". They have no understanding of the many species of wildlife (game and non-game) that benefit from early successional timber ecosystems. Too many of our policies are formed as a result of uneducated and incorrect imputs from a minority of the public. Unfortunately, they equate a regeneration harvest to cutting rainforests for agriculture, or clearing land and building a supermarket and parking lot. They do not realize the tremendous value to regenerating an aspen stand, for example.
Comment #: 181
Clearcutting is the main harvest system that causes many people to force a conversion to northern or central hardwoods. There have been too many articles and stories about how "clearcutting is bad."
Comment #: 182
sience based forestry is threatened by opening the door to public comment in this decision making. Northern forests and professional foresters who know the biological ramifications of clearcutting should be allowed to do what is best LONG TERM fo rthe resource.Don' t open the can of worms unless we are prepared to lose.
Comment #: 183
sience based forestry is threatened by opening the door to public comment in this decision making. Northern forests and professional foresters who know the biological ramifications of clearcutting should be allowed to do what is best LONG TERM fo rthe resource.Don' t open the can of worms unless we are prepared to lose.
Comment #: 184
In the Lake Superior basin where public ownership is very large. The negative watershed impacts of harvesting (or ending up with too much open land) could be greatly reduced with cutting plans that could be orchestrated by watershed or subwatershed among all the forest landowners. To eventually give us a northern forest that is much less even aged.
Comment #: 185
The use of any such silvicultural tool should be applied carefully based on sound science and not public opinion or politics.
Comment #: 186
The use of any such silvicultural tool should be applied carefully based on sound science and not public opinion or politics.
Comment #: 187
What about the lost biodiversity gained from these species? The best scientific information isn't always relevant to decission making. You can find a "spotted owl" anywhere. C4 and B3 can be a problem.
Comment #: 188
We need to more positively portray the link between clearcuts and early successional timber types.
Comment #: 189
Important to promote diversity of practices and the kinds of forest they provide
Comment #: 190
Find a balance.
Comment #: 191
Examine the educational system used to inform the public of the advantages of certain management techniques
Comment #: 192
See earlier comment on need for more research and directive on using prescribed burning as a management tool.
Comment #: 193
the public needs to be shown the benefits of clearcutting
Comment #: 194
TOO MANY PEOPLE ARE GETTING INVOLVED IN THE FORESTERS JOB FOR THE WRONG REASONS.
Comment #: 195
The DNR needs to educate the public on the benefits of these practices
Comment #: 196
Any forester who sees clearcutting as an option hasn't had training in interdisciplinary fields. Not only does this cause erosion, but it will directly affect the wildlife species that are able to survive in these areas. Even-aged monocultures do not increase biodiversity...i hope that most dnr folks understand that! :)
Comment #: 197
Here education is the key. If we can get people to understand that it is not always bad we could possibly reduce the impact of such practices on public image.
Comment #: 198
I believe that clearcutting is so controversial because most people 1. don't like how they look and 2. don't understand the scientific reasoning.
Comment #: 199
Demographics again. A 65 year person wants to enjoy a woods that s/he can walk through and see into. Even aged harvests will preclude that use even though it has other value.
Comment #: 200
keep long term goals in mind; (prevent erosion)
Comment #: 201
The public needs to know why this happens and if there are any alternatives.
They (the public)needs to know that not all aspects of forestry are for asthetics.
Comment #: 202
They are controversial, but in some cases the only reasonable way to accomplish the goals. It's best to approach this from the other end. Define the desired future condition of the forest and then make the decision as to how to get there.
Comment #: 203
Yes, and as public involvement increases ther is potential for more heated conflict. We need stronger education programs. People in a given area or citizens of the state need to know why or what a particular management strategy involves . Hearing about or seeing a management strategy after the fact (i.e. clearcutting) is no longer an option. Citizens are stakeholders and need to be informed.
Comment #: 204
Educate the public to why this is important
Comment #: 205
Clearcutting is an important harvesting technique in WI.
Educating the public is very important.
Comment #: 206
As above. We need to over educate to win acceptance of clear cut techniques. Then we also need to replant to shorten the time of decreased aesthetic value.
Comment #: 207
Small plots are fine for clearcutting, but couridors need to be in place for movement of wildlife and access to similar habitat nearby.
Comment #: 208
But harvesting operations and aesthetics are a big part of the clearcut contorversey. This is quite different from nature and scienc.
Comment #: 209
This is a related but not central issue in a forestry plan.
Comment #: 210
Large blocks of aspen are a dwindling cover type on the landscape in the U.S. It also has various recreational benefits such as improving the habitat for game species. Fire can mimic the same results as even-aged management techniques, but without capturing the value of the timber. Even-aged timber management techniques need to be maintained as forest management tools in the state.
Comment #: 211
Industry should be free to use the method that is best for them....provided that reforestation is MANDATORY.
Comment #: 212
Clearcutting is an essential forest management tool. Climax forest is not the answer to biodiversity.
Comment #: 213
I believe that clearcutting may be a good idea. However, I feel that the forests are being clearcut to rapidly and to often. I think that forests need to grow more before they are clearcut.
Comment #: 214
Mangement practices in this regard should
be directed with good, time-tested science and,
where there is doubt, follow nature's lead! Natural
events like volcanic eruption, massive forest fire,
and glaciation are few and far between when taken
as a whole. Yet, many of our forests would appear
to have undergone these traumas! A sound management
program would find alternatives to any practices that
leave a forest in a similar condition!
Comment #: 215
Some simple examples should be included.
Comment #: 216
Clear cutting is the cheapest and worst way to manage a forest. Selective cutting, while more difficult, insures a more natural, healthy and sustainable forest.
Comment #: 217
We need to always be cognizant of the larger picture. A small clear-cut in one area might be appropriate, while in another area it might not. This is why a statewide forestry management plan is so necessary.
Comment #: 218
But, base the plan on good science, and don't be biased against one tool or another.
Comment #: 219
Seeing some numbers on amount of clearcutting and its part in some long range goal would be well worth the effort in public education.
Comment #: 220
Clearcutting is indeed a "hot button" issue. I think too much clearcutting is occurring in some areas because it creates harmful patchworks of small, fragmented habitats across the landscape. On the other hand, I think that more clearcutting is needed to restore barrens and replace sterile pine plantations with more diverse, healthy stands.
Comment #: 221
Neither of these practices should be allowed.
Comment #: 222
Once again, you may have no choice but to address this.
Comment #: 223
I think this is a big deal because it is hurting the forest and nobody can come to a compromise on what to do about it.
Comment #: 224
Need more work on this to educate the public about the benefits of clearcutting. Fire is not the solution and after this year probably has a worse public image.
Comment #: 225
I think clearcutting is improtant because a clearcut forest has many benefits. It should be managed not banned.
Comment #: 226
Eliminate clear cutting on state lands and on land enrolled in the forest tax laws.
Comment #: 227
Clearcutting has its place in forestry however should be reserved for areas away from public highways and not be permitted along lakeshores. ( I also believe that private property owners should not be permitted to remove healthy trees from lakeshore areas either.) Much could be done to educate the public about the need for a variety of harvesting and reforestation techniques.
Comment #: 228
Clearcutting has its place in forestry however should be reserved for areas away from public highways and not be permitted along lakeshores. ( I also believe that private property owners should not be permitted to remove healthy trees from lakeshore areas either.) Much could be done to educate the public about the need for a variety of harvesting and reforestation techniques.
Comment #: 229
It would be good to control clear cutting techniques so that they mimic as much as possible the natural disturbances that we have suppressed. It would also be good, if clear cutting is to remain with us, that it is planned on a regional basis for the optimum health of the forest.
Comment #: 230
This issue pits economic and business issues against social aestehtic issues and will always be a point of contention. Continued open forum and education is the only method for dealing with it.
Comment #: 231
Sometimes this can be the prefered way to manage that particular forest
Comment #: 232
Sometimes this can be the prefered way to manage that particular forest
Comment #: 233
I do not agree with clearcutting!!!!!
Comment #: 234
More capital investment in the logging industry is needed because clearcutting should no
longer be an option
Last Revised: Monday July 30 2007
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