Since 1993 when the data was prepared for the timber supply analysis, Forest Service staff have been collecting more information for some of the factors in the analysis. Also, tests completed during the timber supply analysis identified which factors had the greatest effect on the timber supply forecasts. These critical factors are discussed in this section. Other factors in the analysis were tested and are discussed in the Timber Supply Analysis Report (see TSAR pages 23-36) but were not considered critical to this review and therefore are not included in this discussion paper.
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The chief forester must carefully evaluate this information to determine the allowable annual cut and identify where improved information is needed for the next timber supply review. We encourage you to do the same. |
