Roadless

[cointoss]

Timberbeast my feelings are the same as yours, after all it is my land and my timber and if I am not involved in any Federal program than I will cut what common sense and good forestry dictates.

[Tom]

HEAR, HEAR cointoss !!

[Ron Scott]

The Bush Administration announced that it needs more time to propose revisions to a ban on road construction in one-third of our National Forests.

Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman announced in May that the Administration would propose amendments to the road ban by the end of June.

More time is now needed!

[Tom]

Did you ever notice that it takes 4 government employees to run a shovel?

[Bill Johnson]

The sad part about that Tom is only 1 knows what they are doing and the other three are trying to learn. :D

Bill

[timberbeast]

And the one is the scary one.

[Jeff]

Here's something that might give us something to chew on. A rather different contact to the Timber Buyers Network, and my reply. We will then see where this goes.

name = Bruce *******
submit_by = ******@proaxis.com
mailing_list = YES
how_did_you_find_us = Search Engine
reason_for_contact = I am preparing a Roadless Wilderness report to USDA Forest Service friendly to Forestry/Timber/Logging/Recreation.  Will you review my report and give me feedback?V/R BWH
http://www.energyquestsearch.com


Bruce,
     I suggest using our forum as an avenue for feedback. We have many minds
from many fields that could possibly give you insight, and comment on your
report.  I myself, do not feel, would be qualified to reflect an accurate
review, but I know between the foresters, loggers, landowners and friends of
forestry on our board, you should get a fair but possibly varied look at
your report.

Please feel free to come to our forum at
http://www.timberbuyer.net/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl register so you can post,
and simply let our many fine members know how they might possibly help. I
can give no promises on what sort of response you will get, I guess that
depends on you, and what you bring to the board.  Regardless, you will be
made welcome.

Jeff Brokaw
www.timberbuyer.net
www.forestryforum.com

[Ron Scott]

Forest Service Seeks Public Comment on Roadless Rule

The USDA Forest Service has opened the Roadless Conservation Rule to public comment and will consequently write a new rule governing the future use of 58.5 million acres of roadless national forest land.

Agency officials said they are committed to protecting roadless areas, but believe the earlier Clinton-era rule was flawed and likely will not survive the many lawsuits already filed by Western states, Indian tribes, and timber-dependent communities.