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The use of diameter-limit cutting and high-grading is currently a concern for long-term sustainability of forests in the Northeastern United States and surrounding areas. This paper, produced by the Department of Natural Resources Conservation at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, reviews historical information about the kinds of harvesting used in this region from 1620 to 1950, to provide a context for current discussions.
News notes are courtesy of Southern Forests Network News Notes
www.southernsustainableforests.org
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