Biomass Energy In or Out? 2013 Farm Bill Under Consideration

Biomass energy is getting attention in forestry circles. The Senate farm bill could defund a successful assistance program that encourages biomass production and creates jobs.

Interactive Early Warning Maps for Forests

ForWarn is a satellite-based mapping system for monitoring drought and forest stress.

This ForWarn map of the Pacific Northwest shows growth (green and blue) and decline (yellow and red) of vegetation over the course of 8 years, as of early April, 2012. (Purple is snow.) The losses can be due to global warming, drought, harvest, or other causes. Source: forestthreats.org.

"Why Trees Matter"

Jim Robbins, author of the forthcoming book “The Man Who Planted Trees,”wrote this op-ed in the New York Times.

Small-Scale Logging Classes in WA

Precision tree felling & low-impact yarding classes in McKenna, Washington, for the do-it-yourself small woodland owner.

The hills are alive with the sound of crackling slash piles

It's spring, and time to get rid of last year's slash piles by fire. In early March we made our way up to the property and ignited piles.

"Head Crushing Guy" Joins Timber Industry

If you remember the Canadian TV comedy "Kids in the Hall," you surely remember this guy: