Opportunities to Increase National Forest Softwood Harvest

Author: Bell Enoch F.   Randall Robert M.  

Publisher: Society of American Foresters

ISSN: 0022-1201

Source: Journal of Forestry, Vol.80, Iss.3, 1982-03, pp. : 152-160

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Abstract

A review of national forest inventory, growth, access, markets, budgets, and policies indicates limited opportunities to increase timber harvest. While an increase in harvest may enhance economic and social values, it would produce certain detrimental effects on the environment.