ok--question here:
i am preparing a letter of concern
regarding a plan to log a vast
area in the watershed of my
community.

i would love some documentation
about siltation, erosion and
weather changes which can be
attributed to disturbing and/or
removing the vegetative canopy
whichg protects and nourishes
the land...does any one have
any specific references i can quote
to the foresters and others
which would support my point of
concern? I am especially interested
in any data which points out
cumulative effects of multiple
de-forestation projects--recent
and historical.....Sahara Desert,
for example!! thanks in advance
for any info i might be able to use.