All the forests of the Pacific Northwest are managed forests. All forests are owned either publicly by state or federal agencies or privately by individuals or corporations. Many forests are intensively managed for timber production. Other forests are managed as wilderness areas or national parks. Human decisions, rules and values determine the future of our forests. How should we manage our forests? Explore the Forest Management area to learn about the questions we ask, the data we collect, and the factors we consider in managing our forests.

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