The county decided not to spend money for a study that would keep it in the bidding process for the rail line acquisition, but it would continue to monitor corridor developments. Basically, the Forest Service proposed to sell enough timber to build 500 new homes and ease the pressure on building materials in the fast growing Eagle County. Chief District Forester Ernie Nunn noted the timber harvest would prevent the spread of insects, provide new forage for elk and deer in the area, reduce...

The latest sawtimber price numbers gathered by Penn State foresters turned up a significant change-up in reported first-quarter 2007 stumpage prices. dollar could slow sawtimber recovery due to more downtime or mill shutdowns in eastern Canada. One reason, suggests Lopez, is that because of past lumber mill shutdowns, the chip supply has tightened. So papermakers are turning more to hardwood pulp for "mixing" That's created a shortage of softwood pulp in some regions. That tends to firm...

Firefighters can only fight the fire by hand, since the land is too rough to use a bulldozer. Many pages in this Fox Television Stations, inc. web site feature links to other sites, some of which are operated by companies unrelated to Fox Television Stations, inc. Fox Television Stations, inc. has no control over the content or availability of any linked site. Investigators Suspect Arson in Etowah County Forest Fire. The fire is burning on a mountain side off Scenic Drive near Reece City....

Hey Len - you mightn't think climate change exists but the voters do, why else would John Howard be getting on board? Throw another coal brick on the fire and relax Len, look on the bright side, at least in another 10 years we won't need jumpers or warm clothes - Imagine the savings then!!!!! Hey Len - you mightn't think climate change exists but the voters do, why else would John Howard be getting on board? Throw another coal brick on the fire and relax Len, look on the bright side, at...

Horlick's recipe for an end to sleepy returns . Business . The Observer Skip to main content. The erstwhile 'supermum' is launching a 250m alternative investment fund, convinced of a seismic shift towards hedging, writes Richard Wachman Sunday June 3, 2007 The Observer Psst, want to invest in private equity, timber, fine art or hedge funds? Perhaps you would like to, but never had the nerve. The erstwhile 'supermum' is launching a 250m alternative investment fund, convinced of a seismic...