On 12/1/95, Trevor writes: > Other factors you might want to consider about log exports: 1) prices for > export grade logs have historically been higher than prices for domestic > logs. Thus by restricting log exports you essentially reduce the value of > timberland to owners *and* reduce the incentive for those landowners to > invest in things like reforestation, fire control, erosion control, or > wildlife habitat projects. Quite the contrayr Trevor, if high export prices weren't being paid, prvate woodlot owners might not be so quick to cut it now and cash-out. Also, my understanding of the laws of supply and demand would dictate that if the market weren't flooded, the price would be higher. Also, if timberland owners are really managing their forest for the long haul (at least that's what they always say) then the incentive for fire control, erosion control, etc. is that their lands increase in value if properly managed. There will always be the cut and run types, and frankly, they're responsible for a large part of the damage. But if we speak up, we can stop them. Bret Diamond Oregon, USA diam9018@tao.sosc.osshe.edu
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