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Alabama's Forests, 2006.
A look at implications for the future of forest management on NIPF (Non-Industrial Private Forest) lands.
2,193 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper explores the issues surrounding the shortages of timber that have been caused and are continuing to happen from NIPF (Non- Industrial Private Forest) lands. The author looks at studies that indicate the demand for timber will overtake supply sometime before 2020, highlighting the areas of the study in different counties in Alabama. The paper centers on the NIPF land owners mismanagement of forests causing shortages of timber. In conclusion, the author states that NIPF landowners could contribute significantly to help alleviate the predicted timber shortages but based on the studies mentioned in the paper, it is unlikely that they will be motivated to use their land for timber production despite incentive programs that have been successful in establishing a replanting program. In the author's opinion, the NIPF landowners prefer to decide themselves how to use their lands and financial gain is not always the leading factor.
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"Royer conducted many studies on the decision process used by owners of NIPF land. He stated that "Conventional wisdom in forestry holds that landowner behavior, if left unfettered or unencouraged, can and will lead to shortages of timber or increases in the relative prices of stumpage," (Royer, 1979a, in Cubbage and Snider, p. 2). The US forestry service projects that from 1991 to 2010, pulp production will increase by 16%. However, the production of stock panels will increase 33%, nearly twice that rate (Cubbage, 1997). In addition, hardwood removals are expected to increase by 59% in the same time period. Estimates using the Southern Regional Timber Supply model (SERTS) predicts increases of timber removals to increase 39% for hardwoods and 24% for softwoods (Cubbage, 1997). Using this same model, without adjusting for inflation, prices for softwoods are projected to experience 200% increases and Hardwood prices are expected top increase 343% between 1990 and 2020."
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Logging the Ancient Forests, 2006.
An overview of the effects of logging in the ancient forests.
3,815 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 104.95
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The paper explains that development is threatening the ancient forests and that timber companies would like to log the few remaining 1,000 year old, 300 foot trees in the Pacific Northwest. The writer explains that the destruction of the forests destroys vital ecosystems, contributes to global warming and helps create climate changes. The paper explains the effects of timber operations and discusses the forest health in the Pacific Northwest. The paper explains that the United States Forest Service is the steward of America's national forests. It explains that this agency has received much criticism and explains why. The writer states that the national forest timber sales program operated at a net loss to taxpayers and details the reasons for this. In conclusion, the writer argues that government dumping of cheap timber makes the market unpredictable for private sector commodity suppliers. The writer feels that the United States Forest Service should abandon its role as a producer of commodities as commodity production is best left to the private sector.
Table of Contents:
Effects of Timber Operations
Forest Health in the Pacific Northwest
Forest Service
Water Supply
Facts About Timber Sales
Jobs and Economy
Timber Supply
Private Lands
Figures
Bibliography
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"The revised Plan fails to protect wildlife, recommends no new wilderness areas, overestimates allowable logging levels, fails to analyze grazing impacts, and largely ignores public comments. Although the Plan refers to "late succession landscapes" (i.e., mature and old growth forests) as "an important feature of a healthy forest ecosystem," only 9% of the entire forest would be restored to this condition under the new Plan -- a retreat from a projected 21% under the 1983 Plan. While the Black Hills are home to the Black Elk Wilderness, one of the most popular wild areas in the region, the new Plan calls for no more designated wilderness areas than the one percent in the old Plan. The new Plan allows grazing on all eight of the Black Hill's biologically rich "Special Botanical Areas," with no analysis of whether they are suitable for grazing. And, although the Plan praises the "scenic beauty" of the Black Hills, less than 1% of the forest is to be managed for "very high" scenic integrity. Only 12.1 percent is slated for "high" and a whopping 44.4 percent for "low."
"This is not the stewardship the American people expect. The Forest Service received 997 letters from the public in favor of preserving biological diversity in the Black Hills -- but dismissed them in less than one page of response.
"The Forest Service's shameful handling of these forests illustrates the enormity of the problem. The incentives, financing, and culture of the agency continue to be stacked against our National Forest's non-timber values."
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The Destruction of the Rain Forests, 2002.
A discussion of the issues concerning the destruction of tropical rain forests from a bias that they have enormous significance to the planet's environment.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 44.95
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This essay will examine the debate over the destruction of the tropical rain forests from a number of perspectives. It will be argued that the tropical rain forests, and the bio diverse ecosystems that they support, are of enormous significance to the planet's environment. This being said, it will also be argued that man is an integral feature of this environment, and that the economic systems that define human cultures must therefore be factored into any discussion of viable or sustainable development of the rain forests.
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Administration of the National Forests, 1994.
Examines the goals & policies of the U.S. Forest Service & how they fulfill their mandate to maintain the national forests for multiple uses.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 47.95
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"For millions of Americans, the National Forests are vacation destinations, recreation areas, environmental preserves, or homes for Bambi. Yet many Americans have little idea how the forests are constituted and administered or how decisions are made as to their use. The National Forests in the United States are administered by the U.S. Forest Service under a mandate instituted in 1905 by President Theodore Roosevelt. Under this order, the Service has the responsibility for managing these lands for "multiple use." The meaning of this term has changed over the years in keeping with changes in the political and social environment of the country. A re-examination and a re-ordering of priorities has been the result, and as changes are made, a good deal of conflict has been developed among different organizations with different ideas about what the priorities should.."
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Destroying the Rain Forests, 2002.
Examines the results of cutting down rain forest, focusing on the Amazon rain forest in South America.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 53.95
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Cutting the rain forest threatens biodiversity. Cutting the rain forest destroys a valuable carbon sink to protect against greenhouse gases. Cutting down the rain forest threatens the indigenous people in the rain forest. Finally, attempts to repair the damage have failed.
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Logging in the National Forests, 2002.
An examination of the arguments of conservationists and of loggers regarding logging in national forests.
2,080 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper analyzes the issue of logging in national forests. It outlines the topics raised by the conservationists that logging should be banned, and by the loggers that logging is essential to the forests and to the economy.
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"One of the most debated issues of recent years is the right of logging companies to harvest timber for profit in the national forests. Conservationists have years of data to support their position pertaining to the harmful effects of deforestation in these parks, many of which contain some of the oldest forest in existence today. Aside from environmental issues, there are other issues as well. If they are public forests, conservationists maintain that the priority should remain on the preservation of them for the enjoyment of all. Logging companies use this same argument that if they are public, then the resources should be available to everyone, including to themselves, for profit. Another issue in this debate is the use of public tax money by privately owned big business for their own profit. Conservationists easily win the support for the general public with their emphasis on the loss of natural habitat and scenic beauty, but recently it seems that the large amount of lobbying dollars presented to the President have won the battle, at least for now. This issue has two opposing sides, but many underlying issues. This paper will examine the main arguments presented by both sides."
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Gap Dynamics in Forests, 2006.
This paper examines a study that argues about the age of boreal mixed wood forests.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 26.95
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The paper discusses a study undertaken as a collaborative effort by three different authors, that attempts to use the theory of gap dynamics to resolve the inconsistencies between the general belief that aspen stands are generally younger and uniform in age, versus available qualitative estimates that are consistent with much older forests. The paper examines how their conclusions and results raise a number of poignant issues, including environmental sustainability and CO2 emissions.
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"The long term success of any forest management program is dependent upon how accurate the data is. The trembling aspen (populus tremuloides) is an example of a tree commonly found in western boreal forests and is the main focus of this research paper. This study, undertaken as a collaborative effort by three different authors, attempts to use the theory of gap dynamics to resolve the inconsistencies between the general belief that aspen stands are generally younger and uniform in age, versus available qualitative estimates that are consistent with much older forests. The authors consistently argue that parts of Northern Alberta's boreal mixed wood forests are older than is generally thought, and is therefore being incorrectly managed."
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Destruction of Rain Forests, 2002.
This paper presents an investigation of the effect that the destruction of rain forests will have on the future.
910 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper examines the importance of rain forests for the ecosystem and elucidates current concerns about its destruction by explaining some of the consequences of destruction. In looking at the causes of the problem, the paper explores the perception that the problems were local and not global, the problem of basic greed and selfishness and political problems. The paper concludes with a discussion of the impact of this destruction on the future of the ecosystem.
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"Within the last few decades mankind has come to the understanding that the world's resources are not unlimited. The rain forest has been a focus of concern for environmental groups around the world. Years ago society used whatever resources it wanted with little thought to the impact that would have on the future. Today society realizes that the things it does to the environment will have a domino affect across ecology. Things that mankind perpetuates on the rain forest are causing its very destruction and this destruction threatens the future of the ecosystem mankind is so familiar with."
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Destruction of Tropical Forests, 1993.
Explores environmental consequences and political and economic realities surrounding the destruction of tropical forests.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 39.95
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"The destruction of tropical forests has long been a source of alarm to professional ecologists and environmental activists, and increasingly it has become a matter of public concern in Western industrial nations. Citizens of industrialized nations often respond to the issue of tropical deforestation as if they are teaching backward people how to cope with their ecosystem. One reason for this attitude is the perception that deforestation is the result of innumerable individual decisions that are rational on a small scale (e.g., subsistence farming, ranching, or lumbering for profit) but that have consequences that are irrational on the large scale (e.g., alteration of hydrological patterns, effects on global climate, or reduction of biodiversity). This issue is controversial because it involves industrialized nations bringing pressure on developing ..."
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The Forests are Warming, 2002.
A look at the current and future impact of glabal warming on the Northern Boreal Forest.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper presents a discussion about the effects of global warming on the Northern Boreal Forest. The author takes us on a tour of the forest itself and the effects that the global warming process has on the forest as well as what the future impact will be.
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Certification of Forests, 2002.
An analysis of forest certification.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 71.95
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An analysis of the process and implication of the forest certification.
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The Shrinking Forests of Earth, 2004.
Looks at the problem of deforestation, some of its causes, and its impact on the environment.
1,825 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 58.95
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This paper examines the scope of the problem of global deforestation, including frontier forests, tropical rainforests, and other kinds of forests, and also reports on why one suggested formula for a solution might not be in the best interests of the planet.
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"Just a few years ago, in the late 1990s, it seemed that the mushrooming problem of deforestation was receiving wide media attention. High school children and university students, and conservation activists throughout Western many societies, including to a large extent, America, were receiving publicity while they conducted fundraisers and seminars to help "save the rainforests." Television news channels - along with other mass market media like the Internet, magazines print journalism, and film - covered the calamitous loss of forestland with regular reports. But there are urgent and more dramatic issues - such as terrorism, conventional war as part of the Bush Administration's search for so-called "weapons of mass destruction," and fears of biological attacks (anthrax, smallpox) - which have dominated the news since September 11, 2001."
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Forest Management on NIPF Lands, 2006.
This paper examines the implications for the future of forest management on non-industrial private forest (NIPF) lands as well as the dwindling timber supply on these parcels of land.
1,805 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper analyzes the spatial and temporal pattern of Alabama's forested landscape as well as the implications for the future of forest management on NIPF lands. This paper defines forested land as a parcel of land that is producing or capable of producing more than 20 cubic feet/acre/year of industrial wood and is land not withdrawn from timber production. Much of this land is held by private landowners not involved directly in the timber industry. Extensive studies have been conducted in the southern states concerning the motivation behind usage of NIPF land, its impact on the regional economy and environmental factors. The counties chosen for this particular study are those which had the highest reported income from forest products. The six counties chosen were Clarke, Marengo, Pickens, Monroe, Hale and Wilcox. These counties are located in highly forested areas and have a high amount of NIPF land. According to several surveys, the areas of greatest softwood shortage are those located near large paper and pulp mills. This paper discusses the impending shortage in economic timber that the U.S. will be facing by the year 2020. The writer of this paper examines the various strategies available to halt the dwindling timber supply which include changing the manner in which NIPF lands are managed as well as stricter government regulations which would deter the conversion of native grasslands and wetlands into croplands.
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"To determine if timber production is likely to be able to meet future needs, the ratio of growth to removal is measured. Timber inventories give an indication of how much timber is currently available. Using this model, it was found that only one state had a positive ratio, North Carolina at 1.15. Alabama's ratio was 0.91. Softwood removal rates consistently exceed growth rates. Hardwood removal ratios faired slightly better at above 1.3. Timber inventories increased from the 1960s through the 1970s, but leveled off in the 1990s. According to SERTS, softwood supplies are expected to decrease 30% by the year 2020. According to an FIA survey, the areas of greatest softwood shortage are located near large paper and pulp mills (Cubbage and Abt, 1998a). According to the SERTS model the southern US will be facing an economic timber shortage by the year 2020."
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Canadian Forest Management, 2006.
This paper discusses how forest managers can save Canadian forests despite economic pressures.
3,825 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 10 sources, $ 151.95
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In this article the writer mentions that as metropolitan communities grow and as government budgets grow tighter the challenges of forestry management in Ontario have become enormous. The following paper discusses this matter by focusing explicitly upon the economic factors which make protecting Ontario natural forestland so daunting. To begin with, the paper reviews the domestic economic factors - new locations for urban businesses and the rise of mass production farming, to name but two - which are threatening the indigenous forests even as this paper is being written.
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"The Forest People" by Colin Turnbull, 2005.
This paper discusses "The Forest People," by author ColinTurnbull in which he analyzes the BaMbuti, 'people of the forest', located in Congo, Africa, specifically in Ituri Forest.
1,385 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 46.95
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This paper explains that "The Forest People" by Colin Turnbull uses a personal narrative and ethnographic analysis to describe an anthropological experience which took place in the mid 1900s. The author points out that the author's ethnographic account differs from other studies of this type because he puts BaMbuti life in the context of the rapid industrialization taking over the region. The paper concludes that modernization has no place in the lives of most Africans because they have learned to survive and live despite the inconveniences forest life.
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"Indeed, many social scientists like Turnbull had attempted to depict an accurate and objective picture of what life in Eastern and Middle Eastern nations is, determined through scientific methods. By scientific method, this means that the procedures in which anthropological accounts were recounted were through systematic and objective thinking and analysis on the part of the researcher/anthropologist. Thus, during Turnbull's time, qualitative studies have become prevalent because the qualitative paradigm offered more avenues and opportunities for new discoveries to be generated in exploratory studies conducted in nations and societies in the African and Asian regions, among others."
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