One of the curious paradoxes of the American experience is that many of those who live in closest proximity to wilderness exhibit the greatest contempt for it.


Can the Forest Service survive?

Several months ago, we asked: Can the Forest Service be reformed? Now, after seeing that the agency can’t even get along with the Wyoming delegation, we ask: Can the Forest Service survive? Download entire issue to view this article: http://www.hcn.org/issues/16.21/download-entire-issue

Fierce beauty devoid of economic advantage

One of the curious paradoxes of the American experience is that many of those who live in closest proximity to wilderness exhibit the greatest contempt for it. Download entire issue to view this article: http://www.hcn.org/issues/16.21/download-entire-issue

Jackson Hole tries its hand at forest management

The question of Forest Service intentions has arisen most starkly on the Bridger-Teton National Forests, where the value of timber, oil and gas are dwarfed by recreation. Download entire issue to view this article: http://www.hcn.org/issues/16.21/download-entire-issue