Net Positive for Nature on National Forests
Across the West, lands are scarred with reminders of overuse and undermanagement. A century of fire suppression has resulted in unhealthy and overstocked forests. The cost to treat an acre of land can range from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands of dollars. This leaves private landowners and government agencies faced with a financial limbo — who is paying for all of this and how?As the…
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Producing Top Quality Wool
Marine Corps Officer in a 1960s era wool uniform. (Photo courtesy of Eric Davis)
From the sweater you wear, to airplane carpets, wool is one of the most incredible fibers in the world. It can keep you warm, its ability to absorb almost a third of its weight in water can keep you dry, and its low level of…