When the Timber Supply Analysis Report was completed, the potential impact of different assumptions on the timber supply forecast was tested by changing the values for certain critical factors in the analysis. Since the analysis, local Forest Service staff have further investigated these assumptions. Their perspectives are included in the following discussion. Other factors in the analysis were tested and are discussed in the Timber Supply Analysis Report (see pages 24 - 39) 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. |
