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Social and Economic Barriers to Ecological Restoration in the Southwest PDF

There is general consensus that ecological restoration of southwestern ponderosa pine systems is necessary and physically attainable. However, the pace of restoration has been slow and far from approaching a broader scale. This article is a review of published journal articles, book chapters, and proceedings on the restoration of ponderosa pine forests in the Southwest in order to identify and examine the main social and economic barriers that are impeding the progress of restoration in the region.

Ecological Foundations of Fire Management in North American Forests and Shrubland Ecosystems PDF

The degree to which human intervention has modified fire frequency, intensity, and severity varies greatly among different ecosystems, and must be considered when planning to alter fuel loads or implement restorative treatments.

Fire and Fuels Restoration Priority System PDF

Identifying the most appropriate areas for forest restoration requires the consideration of numerous factors while also considering the impact on the greater landscape. Unfortunately there is currently no systematic, landscape scale approach to prioritizing forest restoration in the Northern Rockies other than the very coarse-scale USFS Integrated Restoration Priority System. The absence of a high resolution prioritization system creates problems when allocating funds, determining the most appropriate sites for restoration, or defending the location of a selected project.

Testimony of Michael Anderson on Watershed Restoration in Washington State PDF

This documents the statement of Michael Anderson, Senior Resource Analyst for The Wilderness Society, Pacific Northwest Region regarding watershed restoration before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies.