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Aesthetic Values Of Five Primary Wood Transporting Methods Common To Northern New England, Michael C. Eckley
Aesthetic Values Of Five Primary Wood Transporting Methods Common To Northern New England, Michael C. Eckley
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Throughout northern New England and across the country, increasing populations and the exurbanization of rural forested landscapes have had a tremendous impact on forest management. As forested areas become more populated, society has become more exposed to the sights and sounds associated with different forest operations. As a result, aesthetics are increasingly driving public reaction to and concern about forestry practices, especially timber harvesting. How people perceive forestry harvesting can be significant in defining the future of forest management, particularly in more populated woodlands. The objective of this study was to better understanding public values as they relate to timber …