Power says the sale of these trees will provide income for erosion control and replanting the area. Jimmerfield says the administrative costs of the sale will eat up any money generated. Virtually all government timber sales end up costing more than they make, the General Accounting Office has determined, so he's probably right. Power says irrespective of any number crunching, the Forest Service has a duty to provide lumber products to the public. Jimmerfield argues desert mountain habitats are so rare and the Chiricahuas in particular represent such an incredibly unique environment, that logging in these places makes no sense.
Power thinks the environmentalist's claims are overblown.
They are not looking at other people's needs in acquiring a natural product.