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Battle Ready Part 2: How WWII Pushed The Chainsaw Into The Northwest Woods Nov 30, 2016

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After the Great Depression, the Northwest’s faltering timber industry got its second wind. The comeback started with World War II. The war effort created a huge demand for lumber. It also spurred advancements in technology, setting the region up for one of the largest timber harvests in U-S history. As part of our EarthFix series exploring at the impact of the military on the environment of the Northwest, Jes Burns looks at the connections between World War II and the development of the most iconic symbol of modern logging - the chainsaw.

Battle Ready Part 6: Wildlife On Military Lands Nov 30, 2016

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If you were to guess who is responsible for looking out for wildlife, you probably wouldn’t think of the army. Well, it turns out, more than 400 threatened or endangered species live on U.S. military land -- almost four times more than in our national parks. So how do we protect animals in dangerous places? EarthFix reporter Katie Campbell has the next story in our series on the relationship between the military and the environment.

Timber Belt Cheers Trump Win Nov 17, 2016

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The Northwest timber industry has changed dramatically over the past few decades. In the wake of environmental regulations and lawsuits, logging has declined on federal lands. Automation has reduced the number of jobs in the mills and forests. And the economy and trade deals haven't always been favorable. But Donald Trump’s election win has communities in the Northwest Timber Belt cheering, and hoping better times are ahead. Jes Burns of EarthFix takes us to Oregon’s Douglas County, where Trump won with 64-percent of the vote.

Cuttinblastin Feb 09, 2016

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Cuttinblastin by EarthFix