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We have a small undeveloped acreage adjacent to the W. side of the Mt. Hood National Forest. It contains Doug firs of moderate size ( 2' to 4' dia at the base) soem soft wood and some cedars 5' to 7' dia at the base. Every 20 years or so we "thin" the firs and softwood taking only those that are of significant mature size leaving the slash on the ground and the smaller diameter trees - and never-never taking the cedars that we consider 'old growth' so that our kids and grandkids can experience the temple-like canopy and solemnity of a pre-historic forest enviornment. Six months after the thinning, it is not obvious that the tract has ever been logged. Clear cut swaths drive us nuts - because it is so unnecessary!~

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