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“By babs on October 29, 2010 6:02 PM
Not thinking about bamboo at all. But thinking sbout all the resources that go into making new lumber (starting with gas-fueled chain saws all the way to the fuel for the trucks to transport the finished product down to Philly) vs. using what you’ve already got.”
Sure, OK. I assume you never travel then. Or eat cheese or olives from Europe. Or French wine.
Productive use of forest land and good silvaculture should be understood and promoted. It is a responsible path to conservation.
“and the reason you are promoting forest conservation is that you are making it worth someone’s while (like mine for example) to hold on to forest land and use it productively and economically rather than subdividing. Logging practices for New England hardwoods really are very tame.”
Very good – best of luck.
And I had oatmeal for breakfast. I feel about cats like I do about kids – I like other peoples’. But I do love me a rabbit!
Not thinking about bamboo at all. But thinking sbout all the resources that go into making new lumber (starting with gas-fueled chain saws all the way to the fuel for the trucks to transport the finished product down to Philly) vs. using what you’ve already got.
… and the reason you are promoting forest conservation is that you are making it worth someone’s while (like mine for example) to hold on to forest land and use it productively and economically rather than subdividing. Logging practices for New England hardwoods really are very tame.
I’m trying to convince him not to replace the existing flooring (which is really just the underlayment and prolly only pine) to avoid using new wood, however.”
Why avoid using new wood? What matters is the species and where it came from. If you buy New England hardwood you are actually promoting conservation of forest land. Buying bamboo is actually much worse for a few reasons. And obviously there are issues with rain forest species. But a nice oak floor from Massachusetts is no problem.
Night y’all – just got the menu for Montauk Club tonight – a rabbit terrine and a rabbit ragu. Trying to decide whether or not to trek to the Slope for it. I do love rabbit!
lech – Paper companies plant fast-growth, soft pine.”
I usually see that in tree plantations (as opposed to open forest). Pulpwood is really low end stuff so you can’t afford to do selective cutting like you can with hardwood and your silvacultural options are limited by economics. I have only been involved in selective cutting of open forest, not clearcutting or pulpwood operations. Totally different game when you’re talking about cutting softwood on 10,000 acres.
“By babs on October 29, 2010 6:02 PM
Not thinking about bamboo at all. But thinking sbout all the resources that go into making new lumber (starting with gas-fueled chain saws all the way to the fuel for the trucks to transport the finished product down to Philly) vs. using what you’ve already got.”
Sure, OK. I assume you never travel then. Or eat cheese or olives from Europe. Or French wine.
Productive use of forest land and good silvaculture should be understood and promoted. It is a responsible path to conservation.
“and the reason you are promoting forest conservation is that you are making it worth someone’s while (like mine for example) to hold on to forest land and use it productively and economically rather than subdividing. Logging practices for New England hardwoods really are very tame.”
Very good – best of luck.
And I had oatmeal for breakfast. I feel about cats like I do about kids – I like other peoples’. But I do love me a rabbit!
I’ve got the cat part, but I’m making tacos for dinner. Yum!
Hola remaining asshats!
Not thinking about bamboo at all. But thinking sbout all the resources that go into making new lumber (starting with gas-fueled chain saws all the way to the fuel for the trucks to transport the finished product down to Philly) vs. using what you’ve already got.
babs – It’s National Oatmeal Day & National Cat Day. Put a cat on your lap & have a bowl of oatmeal.
… and the reason you are promoting forest conservation is that you are making it worth someone’s while (like mine for example) to hold on to forest land and use it productively and economically rather than subdividing. Logging practices for New England hardwoods really are very tame.
“By babs on October 29, 2010 5:52 PM
I’m trying to convince him not to replace the existing flooring (which is really just the underlayment and prolly only pine) to avoid using new wood, however.”
Why avoid using new wood? What matters is the species and where it came from. If you buy New England hardwood you are actually promoting conservation of forest land. Buying bamboo is actually much worse for a few reasons. And obviously there are issues with rain forest species. But a nice oak floor from Massachusetts is no problem.
Night y’all – just got the menu for Montauk Club tonight – a rabbit terrine and a rabbit ragu. Trying to decide whether or not to trek to the Slope for it. I do love rabbit!
“By Arkady on October 29, 2010 5:52 PM
lech – Paper companies plant fast-growth, soft pine.”
I usually see that in tree plantations (as opposed to open forest). Pulpwood is really low end stuff so you can’t afford to do selective cutting like you can with hardwood and your silvacultural options are limited by economics. I have only been involved in selective cutting of open forest, not clearcutting or pulpwood operations. Totally different game when you’re talking about cutting softwood on 10,000 acres.