Clear-cutting: the forest's prime evil

Journal Article · Fri Oct 31 23:00:00 EST 1980 · Horticulture; ()

OSTI ID:6064708

Wells, J

Clearcutting is a much needed forestry activity that provides quality timber products and generates employment. A new stand of trees is replanted when the old one is harvested, creating and enhancing forest and wildlife habitats. However, environmentalists argue that large-scale clearcutting produces nothing but ugly scars on the face of the earth, and degrades recreational and natural resources. Timber harvesting operations and environmental protection issues must be balanced so that the resource and the timber supply are secured for the future. (6 photos)

• OSTI ID: 6064708
• Journal Information: Horticulture; (), Journal Name: Horticulture; () Vol. 58:11
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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