[MHGinTN]

Cedars and oaks wouldn't be used for paper, but I can see why it is alarming if timbering in old growth forests taking younger trees would harm the old oaks and old cedars. I am a believer in old oaks ... one over the hill from my house is at leaszt 150 years old. There are Beech Trees on my Mother's property that are likely near 200 years old.

[freedom9]

I like the outdoors and I especially enjoyed fishing and camping on the west coast in old growth.
I've also chained down a fair amount of big trees.

Selective logging beats the hell out of clear cut

But there's something about an unspoiled wilderness. Need to keep some.

[ninenot]

As long as the old growth doesn't get too thick. There's no NEW growth, then, which is not a good thing. They should be thinned every once in a while.