Hardwood supply in the Pacific Northwest-a policy perspective.

Terry L. Raettig; Kent P. Connaughton; Glenn R. Ahrens

doi:10.2737/PNW-RP-478

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Hardwood supply in the Pacific Northwest-a policy perspective.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Terry L. Raettig, Kent P. Connaughton, Glenn R. Ahrens

Year:

1995

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Pacific Northwest Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/PNW-RP-478

Source:

Res. Pap. PNW-RP-478 Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 87 p

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Abstract

The policy framework for the hardwood resource and hardwood industry in western Oregon and Washington is examined. Harvesting trends, harvesting behavior of public and private landowners, and harvesting regulation are presented to complete the analysis of factors affecting short-run hardwood supply. In the short term, the supply of hardwoods is generally favorable, but in the long term, the supply is uncertain and cause for concern. Hardwoods need to be recognized in forest management in the Pacific Northwest.

Keywords

supply, demand, hardwoods, red alder, Alnus rubra, Pacific Northwest

Citation

Raettig, Terry L.; Connaughton, Kent P.; Ahrens, Glenn R. 1995. Hardwood supply in the Pacific Northwest-a policy perspective. Res. Pap. PNW-RP-478 Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 87 p