And it is likely to face opposition from private landowners, riders of all-terrain vehicles, and the timber industry. The proposal would almost double the amount of land in the state with that kind of federal protection. The group must convince a member of the Missouri delegation to sponsor legislation. But the proposal could still face significant hurdles. Fredericktown, MO Missouri Group Pushes for Federal Wilderness Protection Posted: FREDERICKTOWN, MO - Hundreds of Missouri...

If deer are a problem, buy the largest plants you can afford; deer are less likely to nibble mature plants than tender starters. An angel trumpet tree, ferns, begonias and Mexican feather grass grow in planting beds tucked under the shelter of the roof. Entering the broad front porch, visitors are welcomed by a carved wooden deer, an elaborately decorated birdhouse, and a driftwood hanging with ceramic fish, among an assortment of container plants. Mounds of lavender, rosemary, salvias,...

WOOD PILE Greenpeace urges Indonesia to stop burning forest by Staff Writers Singapore (AFP) Nov 8, 2007 Greenpeace urged Indonesia on Thursday to stop its "reckless" destruction of rain forests to plant palm oil in the archipelago, which will host a global climate summit next month. WOOD PILE Greenpeace urges Indonesia to stop burning forest by Staff Writers Singapore (AFP) Nov 8, 2007 Greenpeace urged Indonesia on Thursday to stop its "reckless" destruction of rain forests to plant palm...

Timber Ridge is requesting a rezoning of the land from agricultural and forest conservation use to industrial use in order to operate the quarry over the next 30 years. Timber Ridge Properties wants to operate the limestone quarry and mineral processing operation on about 305 acres of agricultural land adjacent to northbound U. State agencies say the quarry could harm species in the Catawba Creek area, and residents worry about increased noise and traffic. When the quarry was first...

The Register-Herald, Beckley, West Virginia - House panel wants ban on illegal foreign timber. Mannix Porterfield Register-Herald Reporter A House panel has taken the first step toward giving American foresters a level playing field by agreeing to ban timber illegally harvested in foreign countries, prompting praise by one of the industry s leading figures. Mannix Porterfield Register-Herald Reporter A House panel has taken the first step toward giving American foresters a level playing...

Both in and out of the woods, he works on a daily basis to ensure that Arkansas's timberlands remain productive for generations to come," said AFA executive vice president Kelly Robbins. A third-generation logger, Jones has seen the business go from saw hands cutting pine saw timber to becoming a fully mechanized operation cutting several products, up to 80 tons per acre. With more than 1,500 members, the organization promotes the conservation of productive, healthy forests. Hamburg,...

One of the city's more popular policemen was recognized Monday afternoon with a tree planted on the grounds of St. We try to be prompt, but moderation time varies depending on time of day and the day of the week. Your Journal encourages you to share thoughts on the preceding article. We will not edit or alter your comments, but we do reserve the right to remove comments violating our terms of use. Comments are not posted to the site immediately. John "Chico" Lee was eulogized by Mayor Tim...

The land exchange, believed to be the biggest trade of private land for state-managed land in state history, will put into government ownership 82,548 acres previously owned by Western Pacific Timber. The timber company will receive 20,970 acres -- appraised at just over $56 million, virtually the same amount as the larger land mass going to the state -- in smaller parcels spaced throughout 15 counties. Huge blocks of prime hunting and wildlife habitat land in Yakima and Kittitas counties...

Paper giant Union Camp sold the last of its forests in 2006, and the trees that weren't clear cut for development now are largely in the hands of conservation trusts, land owning families and developers. The 418 timber properties that qualified as "agricultural" this year received tax bills based on assessments that were less than 1 percent of the land's market value in 2002, according to data from the county assessor's office. Chalk's legislation would increase the minimum size of...