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People of the Tongass: Alaska Forestry Under Attack

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Being from Southeast Alaska, I wanted to learn more about the "Timber Wars" that occurred before my time. I was given "The People of the Tongass: Alaska Forestry Under Attack" as a book that comes from the timber industry perspective. I found this book very resourceful and interesting when learning about the Tongass, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about not only the industry, but more about the people that live, work and play in the region. This book takes you into the lives of people who live off of the Tongass and shows you how each of their lives and jobs are intertwined with one another. These people have been exploited for years, and a book like this, from real people who live in the Tongass, highlight the effects of the big environmental lobby on folks just trying to make a living in a respectful and decent way. Also, this book covers the intricate process of a pulp mill, which I found fascinating. I would highly recommend this book.

"People Of The Tongass" presents a compelling history of the battle for the heart and soul of, Tongass National Forest, in Southeastern Alaska. The authors derive their living from the great, temperate rain forest, thus; a pro-forestry bias. It seems Consanguineous to the bias one has for a wood framed house over one of plastered straw. Beset by litigious 'outsiders' and Washington 'insiders' the forestry workers depicted in "People Of TheTongass", nonetheless, emerge as a wholly desirable -if uncertain- component for the continued health and prosperity of the region.