Articles written by Jeff Barnard

Jeff Barnard, Associated Press|Updated Dec 3, 2002

CAMP SHERMAN, Ore. (AP) -- Against the spectacular backdrop of the head waters of the Metolius River, a busload of people listened raptly as Scott Aycock talked about making flooring out of skinny little pine saplings. Why would anyone be listening when there was so much beautiful scenery to gawk at? Because Aycock was describing one local vision of a brave new world of wood products manufacturing based on making the forests of the West safer from wildfire. His presentation was part of a collaboration between The Nature... Full story