It is probably more sustainable to mimic the land's inherent patterns. We are just beginning to develop awareness and understanding of how the land functions. In 100 years this practice will be the norm, similar to our experience with interior Douglas-fir selection systems. The public has the right to participate in forest management decisions. We will also have community-based decision structures, administrative support and education processes to ensure that these bodies are effective.
Forest management is a partnership - a shared collective responsibility.
In 100 years, this idea will be commonplace in spite of cultural resistance. This full public forest management partnership will have much less collective tolerance for manipulation. Wood is a replaceable source of fibre. Genuine wood products will always have aesthetic and sentimental value, however there will be many more alternative products in the future. This trend will be fuelled by incentives such as producer and consumer tax incentives, marketable carbon credits and lucrative green fund status.