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The Harshest Cut: Brutal Devastation of Clear-Cutting in the Sierra Continuesnew

A decade ago, logging and forestry practices in the Sierra were big news. Media reports, protests, and legislative action focused on Sierra Pacific Industries' practice of slicing through entire large tracts of land, hacking down every tree, bush, and seedling and leaving nothing but devastation behind. But most of the news media have long since moved on to other issues -- and the clear-cutting continues.
San Francisco Bay Guardian  |  Cecile Lepage  |  09-10-2009  |  Environment

Post-Burn Traumanew

Oregon State College of Forestry's reputation is badly damaged by the scandal over a paper that threatens Big Timber's agenda -- will heads roll?
Eugene Weekly  |  Kera Abraham  |  05-11-2006  |  Education

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