Prevention of unhealthy conditions. Thinning to species composition and stand density. Consideration of impacts of insect infestation, root disease, wildfire, and actions necessary to sustain forest health and long-term productivity. Professional and private foresters need workable management approaches and strategies to sustain forest ecosystem. Encourage local public involvement in forest health decisions.
Commercial thinning is useful for reducing fuel loads.
The Pulp and Paperworkers' Resource Council Supports Change and Proposes that Congress Act Commercial thinning needs to be a top priority when the safety of home owners and communities are threatened. Direct the Forest Service to harvest dead and dying timber to reduce catastrophic losses and re-establish healthy viable forests. Protect timber harvest programs from lengthy delay by appeals and litigation. Direct the Forest Service not to deviate from forest plans without proper analysis, public involvement and documentation. Pass legislation to give the needed funding to expand forest health and timber sales.