Abstract: . . .  woodlands. The situation cries out for a thoughtful, coordinated approach to new policy that addresses forest management, environmental regulation and energy supply. Such an approach is difficult at best—and is made even more difficult by the fact that the Western situation is larger than any state or local jurisdiction but is only one small part of the federal policy arena. With no clear “fit” between the scope of the problem and the reach of the political institutions available to address it, the current . . .
. . .  as promising in Eastern Oregon as anywhere in the West. Clearly, it will require more detailed studies than were possible in the brief period available for this general overview. Improved forest inventories on private lands, major changes in federal forest policies and better economic analyses of energy facility locations are all indicated. Many such efforts are under way, spurred by the sense of urgency created by the fires of 2000. The primary question, perhaps, is whether the current interest . . .
. . .  development, as well as policy support to break free of past economic limits. It offers a partial solution to forest problems that seem otherwise intractable. From this limited study, we are convinced that the potential for breaking through the forest health-biomass energy gridlock is as promising in Eastern Oregon as anywhere in the West. Clearly, it will require more detailed studies than were possible in the brief period available for this general overview. Improved forest inventories on private . . .
. . .  urgency created by the fires of 2000. The primary question, perhaps, is whether the current interest and momentum can be maintained should the next few years experience fewer wildfire problems or if other policy items capture the agenda. The problems and potentials, as outlined in the following report, will not go away. The authors hope that neither will the political will to develop solutions.  . . .
. . .  development, as well as policy support to break free of past economic limits. It offers a partial solution to forest problems that seem otherwise intractable. From this limited study, we are convinced that the potential for breaking through the forest health-biomass energy gridlock is as promising in Eastern Oregon as anywhere in the West. Clearly, it will require more detailed studies than were possible in the brief period available for this general overview. Improved forest inventories on private lands, . . .
. . .  the West. Clearly, it will require more detailed studies than were possible in the brief period available for this general overview. Improved forest inventories on private lands, major changes in federal forest policies and better economic analyses of energy facility locations are all indicated. Many such efforts are under way, spurred by the sense of urgency created by the fires of 2000. The primary question, perhaps, is whether the current interest and momentum can be maintained should the next few . . .
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