John Marker: Another Giant Gone
The forestry world has lost another giant. John Marker, a much admired U.S. Forest Service retiree, recently passed away at his home in Hood River, …
Posts in category Editor’s Desk
Evergreen’s editor, Jim Petersen discusses issues and current events and personal thoughts he finds to be relevant.
Milt Herbert: An Exceptional Life Well Lived
The forestry world lost another giant this month. Lumberman, Milt Herbert, who one admirer once called “our industry’s prince,” died December 10 in Roseburg, Oregon. …
“What’s That Sound?”: Rethinking National Forest Policy In The West
“There’s something happening here What it is ain’t exactly clear There’s a man with a gun over there Telling me I got to beware I …
The Invisible Workforce: America’s Loggers
It is 5:00 AM in any given time zone across these United States. While many are hitting the snooze alarm, or enjoying their first cup …
William D. Hagenstein: 1915-2014
The forestry world lost a giant last week. William D. “Bill” Hagenstein died September 4 in Portland, Oregon at age 99. Apart from his mentor, …
Power To Good Earth
I never cease to be amazed by life’s unexpected twists and turns. This afternoon, I listened in on a web press conference hosted by Cal …