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Originally Posted by Mortal1 (Post 1974589)

Maine has more trees now than it did during sailing ship eras when the whole structure of ships was wood. Where the problem lies is in 2nd and 3rd world countries where they are selling off 1000's of acres for the $$$ of the trees.

If you're so concerned head to South America and Africa and get them to change their habits. We, in this country, have been doing are part many times over. Hope it's not too much trouble.

Not really, look at Midwest on Google earth. Midwest has been bulldozing forests for 80 plus years to plant corn and soybeans. It’s been stripped 90% forest in farm belt. Only places that hasn’t been stripped hill’s with rock underlie. What should of happen IMO where there are rivers, creek, and stream’s with running water 50 yard or more buffer along stream from plow and bulldozers. That way the runout could be contained somewhat and native species survive.

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Originally Posted by Ben Franklin (Post 1976281)

Don't understand why hemp has not replaced trees for making everything from paper to building materials to clothing. Guess we have a secret desire to kill ourselves.

Banana fiber too. It can be used to make clothing (and has been used in Japan since the 13th century). It's one of the strongest natural fibers on the planet. Bamboo can produce a clothing-suitable fiber as well. Both banana "trees" and bamboo are sustainable.

There are scientists that believe we are in a co2 drought and more would be very good for the environment. There us evidence that historic co2 levels were much higher (and much lower), and that levels operate up and down within limits. This was before SUVs.

Co2 levels may follow temp differences instead of causing them.

No one really understands it all, but many sure as hell want to use the fear to create taxation and powerful government systems.