The enviros are not nearly as concerned about these timberlands as they are about those in the west, so there are fewer restrictions on the National Forests in the south.
Plus, most of the southern timberlands are held privately.
http://johnedwards.com/nh/20070912-tree-canvassing/
"Manchester, NH – On Saturday, September 15th, and Sunday, September 16th, the Graniteroots for John Edwards will hold canvasses across New Hampshire, where volunteers will discuss Senator Edwards’ bold environmental policies and distribute tree saplings. Edwards for President national campaign manager Congressman David Bonior will participate in the canvass and help hand out tree saplings across the state."
Maybe every time the Democrats create a new entitlement program they should be required to hand out tree saplings due to the amount of trees that will be killed as a result of the bureaucratic documentation to follow.
At my hospital when given a new government regulated document required to be filled out I reply "There goes another tree in the Brazilian Rainforest." (Sarcasm) because I'm not a tree hugger and I love my wood burning stove. Its just fun to point out the hypocrisy.