Authors: Egan, Andrew F.; Rowe, John; Peterson, Dan; Philippi, Grover

Source: Northern Journal of Applied Forestry, Volume 14, Number 1, 1 March 1997 , pp. 16-19(4)

Publisher: Society of American Foresters

Abstract:

A mail survey sought the responses of West Virginia Tree Farmers and consulting foresters to questions related to timber harvesting. The intent was to examine the attitudinal similarities and differences between citizens who own forestland and are predisposed to forest management and the forestry professionals often charged with assisting with the management of these resources. Results of contingency table analysis indicated agreement between landowners and foresters on general harvesting philosophies and objectives, but disagreement on specific logging outcomes and environmental effects. The possibility of significant differences between landowners and foresters on issues such as banning clearcutting and the effects of logging on the forest environment indicates a need for efforts to educate not only landowners about forest practices, but also foresters about landowner objectives and attitudes. North. J. Appl. For. 14(1):16-19.

Document Type: Journal article

Affiliations: 1: Division of Forestry, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506

Publication date: 1997-03-01

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