Mills such as Tricon in St. Regis can turn small-diameter trees into 2x4 lumber and utilize other lumber byproducts creating a healthy local economy that, in turn, helps create healthier forests. (Kathleen Woodford/Mineral Independent)
May 3, 2017
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'Era of Megafires' reveals plight facing forests
It’s good news for the timber industry as some environmentalists are beginning to dial back their push against commercial logging.