Reply #2: This issue is as critical as oil, almost. We have abused the

[lyonn]

tree population. Have seen the redwoods in CA when they were thick and now? So sad. The lumber companies have had way too much control over what is cut and how, meaning clear cutting. In the past they were required to leave trees and no clear cutting was allowed. Since moving away from Calif. and not seeing the change each year it was a shock to see how it is done now.