fOREST iNFO is concerned with the forests
of San Juan County, Washington. It strives to decipher their
uncommon characteristics and stewardship requirements. It recognizes
the incomparable influences upon our forests of geology, glaciation,
insularity, soil hydrology, and climate - and of the human activities
that are now redirecting natural processes. Through historical
studies, it explores former forest conditions for clues to future
limitations and potentialities.
fOREST iNFO urges
residents to adopt more enlightened relations with our overlooked
and misunderstood forests. In this county of forested islands
the shoreline is romanticized while the 60% of land area in privately-owned
forestland languishes in neglect and high-grade logging. The
forests are under our care and they deserve better.
fOREST iNFO is produced as a private hobby
and is offered as a public service. It derives no support from
any organization, agency, or commercial enterprise.
Tom Schroeder tom@rockisland.com
