jdemaris said: (quoted from post at 12:04:55 04/12/10)
Also disagree with themselves over a spectrum of time as new science gets learned and some old science gets disproven.
Not too many years ago (20-30) there was a study that said hardwood trees are financially mature at 16 inches and should be cut at that point as they start declining in value. So many many foresters went with the diameter limit cut because the "study" said it was the best option and it was also very easy to setup and administer a timber sale.
In the last couple years a couple studies have been done that show a healthy vigorous hardwood isn't financially mature until its over 28" or so inches, and is never truly mature in terms of wildlife and aesthetic value.
Over time knowledge is gained and things change. IMO being a good steward of the land means being up on ideas past/present/future and knowing how to implement them.
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