As a bit of an aside a comment from north west UK. I farm permanent grass and harvest with ruminants plus some silage for winter. The view from our house often shows moisture rising not only from the tree cover but also from pasture. We do have c.4 feet of rain a year though so perhaps not a surprise!
The value of any forest exceeds by the limited, short term, timber value. The hydrological cycle and life support are most crucial at this time. The folks deciding right now to clear our public forests in the west and Alaska do not have a clue about the damage they will do. Thank you, Hart, for bringing this piece to light so we can possibly educate the public and stop this insanity.
As a bit of an aside a comment from north west UK. I farm permanent grass and harvest with ruminants plus some silage for winter. The view from our house often shows moisture rising not only from the tree cover but also from pasture. We do have c.4 feet of rain a year though so perhaps not a surprise!
The value of any forest exceeds by the limited, short term, timber value. The hydrological cycle and life support are most crucial at this time. The folks deciding right now to clear our public forests in the west and Alaska do not have a clue about the damage they will do. Thank you, Hart, for bringing this piece to light so we can possibly educate the public and stop this insanity.
Think you might enjoy my letter on a reforestation effort - https://optimistictech.substack.com/p/mast-reforestation?r=y2n2m