Ep 7: A Way Forward

Is the Northwest fatally divided, or can we overcome our differences and work together? We tell the story of one group of loggers and environmentalists who have found some semblance of common ground. But it didn’t come easy. And no one knows how long it’ll last.

If you want to learn more about the Timber Wars, you can find the additional reading list we mention, plus a transcript for this episode, at: https://www.opb.org/article/2020/09/01/timber-wars-trailer-episode-guide/

how science gradually changed the 100's of years of logging.

haven't heard all episodes however in the last 4 years I've had the pleasure of working in the woods during fire season witnessing the destruction of our forests brought on by EPA regulations. When I think of the fees and the flow of dollars that continue to grow & flow through the regulations of natural resources it blows my mind... How did something that started out to be a great idea turn into nothing more than money making deal?