[Mudboy Slim]

"A "Wise Forestry Policy" would be to get the [Federal] government out of the forestry business."

Devolve ownership and responsibility for our Federally-owned lands to the States and Localities...let the hometown folks make the decisions and we're much more likely to get a Common Sense approach.

FReegards...MUD

[Carry_Okie]

No Mud, I would go further. No government ownership. Privatize it all. There is a better way to resolve interdependent community issues and competing risks in land use that starts with civic respect for private property rights.