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Winter 2010
Pg. 5 - "Forest Commentary: American Tree Farm System & National Woodland Owners Assoc." by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 6 - "Conservation News Digest"
Pg. 7 - "Late Breaking News"
Pg. 8 - "How Family Forestry Issues Fared in 2009"
Pg. 11 - "Outstanding Forestry Legislation of 2009"; "Family Forests Education Award"
Pg. 12 - "Bill and Cathy Sayward Guide Itasca Greenhouse to a Green Future" by Margaret A. Haapoja
Pg. 14 – "Woodland Report: National News"
Pg. 15 – "Woodland Report: Reports from the States"
Pg. 16 – "National Historic Lookout Register"
Pg. 18 - "The Canadian Federataion of Woodlot Owners: Growing Interest in Wood-Based Energy"
Pg. 19 – "The Greatest Good For The Greatest Number: TREESEARCH: The U.S. Forest Service Delivers Forest Science and Technology Online"
Pg. 20 - "Timber and Taxes: The Current Status of the Federal Estate & Gift Taxes" by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 22 - "News from the Regions"
Pg. 25 - Book Review: "So, Just How Much Wood Is in Your Woods?"
Pg. 26 - "Soil & Water: Conservation Agents and the Woodland Owner"

Autumn 2009
Pg. 2 – "The Readers Respond"
Pg. 5 – "Non-Industrial Forestry Commentary: Why the Top Ten Family Forestry Issues Survey is Important" by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 6 – "Conservation News Digest"; "Forestry Quotes of the Quarter"
Pg. 7 – "Late Breaking News from Washington D.C."
Pg. 8 – "Top Ten Family Forestry Issues for 2010"
Pg. 12 – "2009 Meeting Report of the NWOA Board"
"Woodland Report"
Pg. 16 – "National Historic Lookout Register"
Pg. 17 – "The Greatest Good for The Greatest Number: America's Environmental Threat Assessment Centers"
Pg. 18 – "News from The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners: Family & Community Forestry: Local Control for Better Sustainability"
Pg. 19 – "Income Tax & Carbon Markets: How Carbon Credits Received by Woodland Owners are Taxed" by Linda Wang and Al Todd
Pg. 20 – "Timber and Taxes: Timber Theft, Condemnations And Postponing Resulting Gains" by William Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 22 – "Soil & Water: The Foundation Of it all....."

Summer 2009
Pg. 2 – "The Readers Respond"
Pg. 4 – "NWOA Elects Newest Board Member"
Pg. 5 – "Forestry Commentary: Privately Owned Woodlands Value to the Nation Recognized" by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 6 – "Conservation News Digest"
Pg. 7 – "Late Breaking News"
Pg. 8 – "Restoring Chesapeake Bay Through Sustainable Forestry"
Pg. 10 – "Timber Harvest And Wildfires"
Pg. 14 – "Woodland Report: National News"
Pg. 15 – "Woodland Report: Reports from the States"
Pg. 16 – "National Historic Lookout Register"
Pg. 17 – "The Greatest Good for the Greatest Number: Forest Certification"
Pg. 18 – "The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners"
Pg. 19 – "Any Lap in a Storm"
Pg. 20 – "Timber and Taxes: Deduction of Forestry Costs by Woodland Investors"
Pg. 22 – "News from the Regions"
Pg. 26 – "Soil & Water: The Foundation Of it all....."

Spring 2009
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond
Pg. 5 – “Landowners Must Have Access To Markets of Their Choice: It Turns Out We Have to Fight For It!” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 6 – “Conservation News Digest
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC
Pg. 8 – “Asian Longhorned Beetle Threatens Forests in the Northeast” by Faith Campbell
Pg. 9 – “State Affiliates Elect Three New Directors to NWOA Board
Pg. 10 – “Your Wood & the Free Market: A Primer on Forests & Free Trade
Pg. 12 – “A Tale of Two States” by Rick Dunning
Woodland Report
Pg. 16 – “National Historic Lookout Register
Pg. 17 – “What’s Your Plan for the Future?
Pg. 18 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners
Pg. 20 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 22 – “News From the Regions
Pg. 26 – “Soil & Water: The Foundation Of it all…

Winter 2009
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond
Pg. 5 – “Managing Your Woodland In Hard Times: We Can Do Just Fine” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 6 – “Conservation News Digest
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC
Pg. 8 – “Getting Your Start In the Growing Carbon Market: New Technology Helps Landowners and Foresters” by Barbara Shields
Pg. 11 – “Woodland Management In a Financial Crisis: Create a Management Schedule and Stay Ahead of the Game” by Kurt Swearingen
Woodland Report
Pg. 16 – “National Historic Lookout Register
Pg. 18 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners
Pg. 19 – “Observe, Act, Reflect and Adapt
Pg. 20 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 22 – “News From the Regions
Pg. 26 – “Soil & Water:  Winter’s Gifts



Autumn 2008
Pg. 2 – “Oregon State Forestry Extension Wins 2008 Family Forest Education Award”, “Lloyd Casey Elected Chair of the NWOA Board
Pg. 5 – “A Time to Hold Them Not Fold Them: Family Woodlands are Our Safest Investments” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 6 – “Conservation News Digest
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC
Pg. 8 – “The Top Ten Forestry Issues For 2009
Pg. 12 – “Opportunity Knocks For Woodland Owners” by Ron Bell and Darrel Pendris
Pg. 14 – “National Historic Lookout Register
Woodland Report
Pg. 18 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners

Taxes
Pg. 19 – “The Forest Taxman Cometh—And You Can be Ready
Pg. 20 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.

Pg. 24 – “Largest Midwest Biomass Power Plant Announced
Pg. 25 – “Asian Beetle Found in Mass.
Pg. 26 – “Soil & Water:  Seeing Your Slice of the Watershed

Summer 2008
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond
Pg. 5 – “It’s a Fact, Trees Grow Back! Special Issue on Forest Recovery” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 6 – “NWOA News
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC
Pg. 8 – “Public Policy Advocacy Lessons Learned After Hurricane Katrina” by Bruce C. Alt
Pg. 10 – “The Role of Family Forests In Forest Fire Fighting and Suppression” By Peter Kolb
Agroforestry Notes
Pg. 15 – “Conservation News Digest
Pg. 16 – “National Historic Lookout Register
Pg. 19 – “ A Sampling of Three Forward-Looking Online Resources
Pg. 21 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 23 – “News From the Regions”
Pg. 26 – “Soil & Water:  Trees Work Hard of Water Quality

Spring 2008
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond
Pg. 4 – “NWOA News
Pg. 5 – “Passing on Your Legacy: Are You Up to the Challenge?” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC
Pg. 8- “Forest Ownership Patterns are Changing” by Brett J. Butler
Pg. 11 – “Rx for Forest Health: Scientists Use GIS to Battle Red Oak Borer in Ozark Woodlands” by Barbara Shields
Pg. 13 – “Bad Information Leads to Unfair Law: NWOA continues to work for a correction in a very divided Congress
“Woodland Report”
“News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 15 – “Conservation News Digest
Pg. 16 – “National Historic Lookout Register
Pg. 18 – “Book Review” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 19 – “Forests on the Edge: Rapid Development Near Public Forests
Pg. 20 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 23 – “News From the Regions
Pg. 26 – “Soil & Water:  Take Care of Your Foundation

Winter 2008
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “A Winter Quarter To Remember” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC
Pg. 8 – “How Family Forestry Fared in 2007
Pg. 11 – “Angry Tree Farmer Takes on Congress” by Larry Stroud
Pg. 12 – “Conservation News Digest
Pg. 15 – “Unplugging Our Kids and Getting Them Into the Woods: A Critical Challenge
Pg. 17 – “National Historic Lookout Register
Pg. 18 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 19 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 22 – “News From the Regions”
Pg. 26 – “Soil & Water:  Forests’ Environmental Services and the Lessons of History



Autumn 2007
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “The Good, the bad, And the Late” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 6 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC
Pg. 7 – “NWOA News
Pg. 8 – “Forest Certification Dilemma” by Tom Thomson
Pg. 11 – “Conservation News Digest
Pg. 14 – “Open Space Conservation Strategy Unveiled
Woodland Report
News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners
Pg. 15 – “Meet Darrel Pendris, NWOA’s New Executive Director
Pg. 17 – “National Historic Lookout Register
Pg. 19 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 22 – “News From the Regions”
Pg. 26 – “Soil & Water:  Water is the Central Organizer of Ecosystems

Summer 2007
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “Surviving a Summer Of Extremes” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 6 – “Conservation News Digest
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC
Pg. 8 – “The Top Ten Forestry Issues For 2007-2008
Pg. 13 – “Wanted: Respectable Piece of the Pie
Pg. 14 – “Restoring the Interior Ozark Highlands” by John Andre, Mark Morales, McRee Anderson
The Forestry Advantage
Pg. 16 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association
Pg. 17 – “National Historic Lookout Register
Pg. 19 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 22 – “News From the Regions”
Pg. 26 – “Soil & Water:  Getting Better Acquainted With NRCS and NACD

Spring 2007
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “Forest Practices Illustrated: Responsible forestry is more complex than it looks!” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 6 – “Conservation News Digest
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC
Pg. 8 – “Family Forest Owners: New Challenges in a Changing World” by R. Scott Wallinger
Pg. 10 – “Private Forests Are at Risk:  The Need for Action in the 2007 Farm Bill
Pg. 12 – “News From Our State Partners
Pg. 14 – “ Kealakekua Heritage Ranch: A Big Vision on Hawaii’s Big Island
The Forestry Advantage
Pg. 17 – “Family Forests Education Award
Pg. 18 – “Is Thermally Transformed Wood In Your Future?” by Raymond Leduc
Pg. 20 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association
Pg. 21 – “National Historic Lookout Register
Pg. 22 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 23 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 26 – “News From the Regions”
Pg. 30 – "Soil & Water – Forests:  A Critical Component of the Watershed"

Winter 2007
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “Find Your Lowest Lawful Tax, It Takes Work, But It’s worth it!” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 6 – “Conservation News Digest
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC
Pg. 8 – “The Return of Horse Logging” by Donald L.Gibbon
Pg. 10 – “How Private Forestry Fared in 2006
Pg. 14 – “What Your Conservation District Can Do for You” by Fred Deneke
Pg. 16 – “Honors and Losses
The Forestry Advantage
Pg. 17 – “National Awards: The Best of 2006
Pg. 18 – “Threats to America’s National Forests Can Harm Family Woodlands Too
Pg. 19 – “News From Our State Partners
Pg. 20 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association
Pg. 21 – “National Historic Lookout Register
Taxes
Pg. 22 – “Tax Tips for Forest Landowners For the 2006 Tax Year
Pg. 19 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.

Pg. 24 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 25 – “News From the Regions”



Autumn 2006
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “A Political Change in Washington, D.C: A New Search for Consensus” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 6 – “Conservation News Digest
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC
Pg. 8 – “Issues Confronting Family Forests In The 21st Century
Pg. 10 – “Tree Day Era Comes to a Close” by Sherm and Faye Salee, with Keith Argow
Pg. 13 – “NWOA Board Meets Charts Future Course
The Forestry Advantage
Pg. 15 – “Landmark Stewardship Contract Awarded on Arizona National Forest
Pg. 16 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association
Pg. 17 – “National Historic Lookout Register
Pg. 18 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 21 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 22 – “News From the Regions”

Summer 2006
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “Timber Market Concerns Rise but Taxes Still the #1 Issue” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 6 – “Conservation News Digest
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC
Pg. 8 – “The Top Ten Forestry Issues For 2006-2007
Pg. 13 –“An Introduction to Ecosystem Services
The Forestry Advantage
Pg. 16 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association
Pg. 17 – “National Historic Lookout Register
Pg. 18 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 21 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 22 – “News From the Regions”

Spring 2006
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “Bio-Energy—The New Frontier: Political Power vs. Energy Efficiency” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC
Pg. 8 – “Bioenergy Production: The Second American Revolution for Independence” by Ron Bell
Pg. 10 – “Woody Biomass: The Next Best Thing” by Dave Atkins
Pg. 11 – “Conservation News Digest
Pg. 13 – “Forest Legacy: This is what it is all about” by Dee Session, as told by Don Blonquist
Pg. 14 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
The Forestry Advantage
Pg. 17 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association
Pg. 18 – “National Historic Lookout Register
Pg. 19 – “Landowner Alliance
Pg. 20 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 23 – “News From the Regions”

Winter 2006
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “President’s 2007 Budget Proposals Signal Changes in Forestry Priorities” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Landowners Alliance
Pg. 8 – “Conservation News Digest
Pg. 9 – “National Awards: The Best of 2005
Pg. 10 – “A Conservation Winner: Joining Conservation Easements and Sustainable Private Forestry” by Stephen Long
Pg. 12 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 13 – “Forests, Water, and Watersheds: Recognizing the Importance of Maintaining Forested Ecosystems” by Karen Solari
The Forestry Advantage
Pg. 15 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association
Pg. 16 – “National Historic Lookout Register
Pg. 18 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 21 – “News From the Regions”



Fall 2005
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “By the Crying of the Loon: NWOA Board Sets A Strong Agenda for 2006” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC
Pg. 10 – “Southern Forest Hurricane Damage: State and Federal Forestry Agencies Quick to Respond” by Dale Bosworth
Pg. 12 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 13 – “Conservation News Digest
Pg. 15 – “Agroforestry Possibilites for Forest Landowners” by Gregory A. Ruark, Program Manager, USDA National Agroforestry Center (NAC)
The Forestry Advantage
Pg. 19 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association
Pg. 20 – “National Historic Lookout Register
Pg. 22 – “Woody Biomass: Trash or Treasure?” by Larry Payne
Pg. 23 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 26 – “News From the Regions”

Summer 2005
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “Top Ten Issues to Work On: A Summer of Progress” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC
Pg. 8 – “Top Ten Forestry Issues for 2005-2006
Pg. 9 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 18 – “Conservation News Digest
Pg. 15 – “Forest Legacy Update
The Forestry Advantage
Pg. 19 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association
Pg. 20 – “National Historic Lookout Register
Pg. 22 – “The National Fire Plan
Pg. 23 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 26 – “News From the Regions”

April 2005
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “48 Thousand New Hands” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC
Pg. 10 – “Forest Service Celebrates 100 Years of Service
Pg. 14 – “Research Strengthens Forests and Forest Product Industries” by Chris Risbrudt
Pg. 15 – “National Awards: The Best of 2004
Pg. 16 – “Conservation News Digest
“The Forestry Advantage”
Pg. 18 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association
Pg. 19 – “National Historic Lookout Register
Pg. 22 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 25 – “News From the Regions”

January 2005
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – "Welcome Affiliate Members!"
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC
Pg. 8 – “The View From New York State: One Landowner's Perspective"
Pg. 14 – "Top Ten Forestry Issues: They Fared Better Than Ever in 2004"
The Forestry Advantage
Pg. 16 – “Conservation News Digest
Pg. 17 – "NWOA Vision"
Pg. 18 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association
Pg. 19 – “National Historic Lookout Register
Pg. 21 – “The Forest Service/Landowner Interface
Pg. 22 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.



October 2004
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “Building a Nationwide Partnership With State Associations” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC
Pg. 9 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 10 – “Planning the Future Forest” by Thom McEvoy
Pg. 14 – “Do You Have a Place on Your Land for a Cell Phone Tower?” by Suzanna Sorrells
Pg. 16 – “Conservation News Digest
“The Forestry Advantage”
Pg. 18 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association
Pg. 19 – “National Historic Lookout Register
Pg. 21 – “Hurricane Charley Trashes Fire Lookouts in Florida” by Ty Alexander
Pg. 22 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 25 – “News From the Regions”
Pg. 29 – “Stihl 'Forestry Hero' for 2004 Help Local Fire Department

July 2004
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 4 – “Wildfires Ravage the West
Pg. 5 – “Do You Have Your WITS About You? Terrorism By Fire, Can We Prepare for It?” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC
Pg. 9 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 10 – “Appalachian Research Forest Celebrates A Decade of Accomplishment” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 13 – “Two Regional VP’s Named by NWOA
Pg. 14 – “Why NWOA Supports Cost Sharing…A Policy Backgrounder for Members” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 18 – “Conservation News Digest
“The Forestry Advantage”
Pg. 18 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association
Pg. 19 – “National Historic Lookout Register
Pg. 21 – “The Family Forest Owner’s Sense of Place…Reflections on an International Symposium” by Michael R. Reichenbach
Pg. 22 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 25 – “News From the Regions”

April 2004
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “A Performance Review for Fire Control” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC
Pg. 9 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 10 – “Point: U.S. Tariffs on Softwood Lumber Are Unfair and Counterproductive
Pg. 11 –“Counterpoint: Canadian Government Subsidies Give Lumber Imports and Unfair Advantage
Pg. 13 – “And Then Some…”
Pg. 14 – “Forest Resources Research Funding is Critical
Pg. 16 – “Conservation News Digest
“The Forestry Advantage”
Pg. 18 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association
Pg. 19 – “National Historic Lookout Register
Pg. 22 – “ Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 25 – “News From the Regions”

January 2004
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “Breaking New Ground” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC
Pg. 9 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 10 – “Two Heroes of American Forestry” by Thom McAvoy
Pg. 13 – “Outstanding Forestry Awards for 2003
Pg. 14 – “Top Ten Forestry Issues: How they Fared in 2003” by Keith A. Argow
“The Forestry Advantage”
Pg. 17 – “And Then Some…
Pg. 18 – “Conservation News Digest
Pg. 20 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association
Pg. 21 – “National Historic Lookout Register
Pg. 23 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 26 – “News From the Regions”



October 2003
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “A Birthday to Remember” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC
Pg. 9 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 10 – “NWOA Celebrates 20 Years of Services” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 12 – “Nine Nations Represented at the 4th International Private Forestry Congress”
Pg. 14 – “Wildfire Hits Close to Home: National Woodlands Regional Editor Loses His” by David Johnson
Pg. 16 – “Forestry Book Reviews”
Pg. 18 – “Conservation News Digest
“The Forestry Advantage”
Pg. 20 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association”
Pg. 21 – “National Historic Lookout Register
Pg. 26 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 29 – “News From the Regions”

July 2003
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “Ah, Washington, D.C…What Would We Do Without You?” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC
Pg. 8 – “ New Forest Landowner Profile Sparks Resurgence in Local Organizations” by E.G. Nadeau
Pg. 11 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 12 – “A Roadside View of Kentucky Forest Practices” by Herb Loyd
Pg. 14 – “Conservation News Digest
“The Forestry Advantage”
Pg. 17 – “And Then Some…”
Pg. 18 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association”
Pg. 19 – “National Historic Lookout Register
Pg. 21 – “Forestry Book Reviews”
Pg. 22 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 25 – “News From the Regions”

April 2003
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “New Name, Same Strong Mission” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC”
Pg. 8 – “200 Years of Forestry Lessons: The Dauerwald in 10 Pictures” by Hans Schabel
Pg. 13 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 14 – “Conservation News Digest
Pg. 16 – “Absentee Landowner Beware!”
“The Forestry Advantage”
Pg. 17 – “Forestry Book Review”
Pg. 18 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association”
Pg. 19 – “National Historic Lookout Register
Pg. 21 – “ Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 26 – “News From the Regions”

January 2003
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “Bright Year Dawning” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC”
Pg. 8 – “Top Ten Forestry Issues in 2002”
Pg. 9 –“Outstanding Forestry Awards for 2002
Pg. 10 – “Allegheny National Forest Tract Earns Green Tag Certification
Pg. 11 – “ When is a Certified Forest Not Sustainable? Maybe When It’s a National Forest!” by Ken Kane
Pg. 13 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 14 – “Conservation News Digest”
Pg. 16 – “Forestry Book Reviews…”
“The Forestry Advantage”
Pg. 17- “How Does East Side Compare With the Green Tag Standard?”
Pg. 18 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association”
Pg. 19 – “National Historic Lookout Register
Pg. 21 – “ Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 26 – “News From the Regions”



October 2002
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – "CCC: The Three C’s of Private Forestry: Cost Sharing, Conflagrations, and Conservation Easements” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC”
Pg. 8 – “The Art and Science of Forest Conservation Easements” by Tammara Van Ryn
Pg. 10 – “ Public Funding is Inappropriate for National Network of Forest Landowners” by The Forest Landowners Association
Pg. 11 – “It’s Time to Resolve this Controversial Issue and Concentrate on Good Forestry” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 12 – “Congressional Help Sought in Landowner Association Dispute” by Dr. Vernon R. Hayes
Pg. 13 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners
Pg. 14 – “Conservation News Digest
Pg. 16 – “The 2002 Farm Bill: A Matter of Perspective” by Rachel Jordan
“The Forestry Advantage”
Pg. 18 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association”
Pg. 19 – “National Historic Lookout Register
Pg. 21 –“Jerry Rose Selected as NWOA Reg. Director”, “A Monument for Heroes Dedicated in Washington State
Pg. 22 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 25 – “News From the Regions”

July 2002
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “Is There a Fire in Your Future? Not if You Follow Fire Sense” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC”
Pg. 9 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 10– “America’s First Volkswoods Recognized” by Randall Roberts
Pg. 12 – “ Nearly a Forest Paradise: Copper Basin Prior to 1800” by Edward A. Johnson
Pg. 13 – “And Then Some…” Remembering Bill Seybold
Pg. 14 – “Conservation News Digest
Pg. 16 – “ Showdown at Show Low” by David A. Bischel
“The Forestry Advantage”
Pg. 17 – “Crop Tree Field Guide” Honored as Outstanding Forestry Publication for 2001.
Pg. 18 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association”
Pg. 19 – “National Historic Lookout Register
Pg. 21 –“Forest Service Launches National Woodland Owner Survey”
Pg. 22 – “ Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 25 – “News From the Regions”

April 2002
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “Sustainable Forestry: From Oxymoron to Reality The Right Choices Must be Made” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC”
Pg. 9 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 10 – “Industrial Destruction Reversed at Copper Basin” by Edward A. Johnson
Pg. 14 – “Conservation News Digest”
Pg. 16 – “ Sustainable Forestry Begins and Ends on the Ground” by Mark Rey
“The Forestry Advantage”
Pg. 17 – “Trees of America: American Chestnut”
Pg. 18 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association”
Pg. 19 – “National Historic Lookout Register”
Pg. 21 – “ Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 25 – “News From the Regions”

January 2002
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “The National Commission on Science for Sustainable Forestry” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC”
Pg. 9 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 10 – “I Sold My Timberland Online Through an eBay Auction” by Dave Sullivan
Pg. 13 – “Trees of America: American Holly”
Pg. 14 – “Conservation News Digest”

Taxes
Pg. 16 – “Tax Tips for Forest Landowners of the 1999 Tax Year” by Larry M. Bishop, Forest Management and Taxation Specialist
Pg. 21 – “ Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.

“The Forestry Advantage”
Pg. 18 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association”
Pg. 19 – “National Historic Lookout Register”
Pg. 24 – “Forestry Kiosk On Display at 2002 Winter Olympics” by Jean Livingston
Pg. 25 – “News From the Regions”



October 2001
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “Sustaining America’s Future ” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC”
Pg. 9 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 10 – “The Unique View From the Fire Lookout” by Danna Ashworth
Pg. 13 – “And Then Some…”
Pg. 14 – “Conservation News Digest”
Pg. 15 – “ Forestry Book Reviews…”
“The Forestry Advantage”
Pg. 18 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association”
Pg. 19 – “National Historic Lookout Register”
Pg. 21 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 25 – “News From the Regions”

July 2001
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “The Price of Independence…Will it be too High? ” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC”
Pg. 9 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 10 – “First National Forest Tract Earns Green Tag Certification”
Pg. 13 – “And Then Some…”
Pg. 14 – “Conservation News Digest”
“The Forestry Advantage”
Pg. 17 – “Trees of America: Yellow Poplar”
Pg. 18 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association”
Pg. 19 – “National Historic Lookout Register”
Pg. 21 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 24 – “News From the Regions”

April 2001
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “Don’t Miss This Meeting” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC”
Pg. 9 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 10 – “Forest Landowners Finding Safe Harbor” by Michael J. Bean
Pg. 14 – “Conservation News Digest”
“The Forestry Advantage”
Pg. 17 – “Trees of America: White Oak”
Pg. 18 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association”
Pg. 19 – “National Historic Lookout Register”
Pg. 21 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 23 – “And Then Some…”
Pg. 25 – “News From the Regions”

January 2001
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “Circling the Stwards For the 21st Century” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC”
Pg. 9 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 10 – “How Conservation Eastments Can Benefit Woodland Owners” by Constance Best
Pg. 12 – “2000 Top Ten Private Forestry Issues in Review”
Pg. 13 – “Outstanding Forestry Awards for 2000”
Pg. 15 – “Conservation News Digest”
“The Forestry Advantage”
Pg. 17 – “Trees of America: Eastern White Pine”
Pg. 18 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association”
Pg. 19 – “National Historic Lookout Register”
Pg. 21 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 24 – “News From the Regions”
Pg. 25 – “And Then Some…”



October 2000
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “A Time to Give Smokey Bear Some Matches!” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC”
Pg. 9 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 10 – “The Great Western Wildfires: Predicting the Future by Looking at the Past” By R.C. Rothermel
Pg. 14 – “Maine Forestry Referendum Targets Small Woodlot Owners” by Fred Huntress, Jr.
Pg. 15 – “Conservation News Digest”
“The Forestry Advantage”
Pg. 18 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association”
Pg. 19 – “National Historic Lookout Register”
Pg. 21 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 24 – “And Then Some…”
Pg. 25 – “News From the Regions”

July 2000
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “NWOA Gains Four New Forestry Councils” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC”
Pg. 9 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 10 –“Looking Ahead: An Analysis of the Timber Situation in the U.S. 1957-2050”by Richard Haynes
Pg. 14 – “Rethink the Value of Big Trees” by Jamie Barbour
Pg. 15 – “Conservation News Digest”
“The Forestry Advantage”
Pg. 17 – “White Pine Woes Under Study in MI”
Pg. 18 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association”
Pg. 19 – “National Historic Lookout Register”
Pg. 21 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 24 – “And Then Some…”
Pg. 25 – “News From the Regions”

April 2000
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “We Have Choices!” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC”
Pg. 8 – “Modern Day Luddites” by Patrick Heffernan
Pg. 9 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 10 – “Foresters, Snake Oil Salesmen and Other Sordid Folk” by William C. Humphries
Pg. 13 – “And Then Some…”
Pg. 15 – “Conservation News Digest”
“The Forestry Advantage”
Pg. 18 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association”
Pg. 19 – “National Historic Lookout Register”
Pg. 21 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 23 – “News From the Regions”

January 2000
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “United We Stand” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC”
Pg. 8 – “1999 Top Ten Private Forestry Issues in Review”
Pg. 9 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 10 – “Forest Fragmentation: The Future Trend for NIPF Woodlands?” by R. Neil Sampson

Taxes
Pg. 12 – “Tax Tips for Forest Landowners of the 1999 Tax Year” by Larry M. Bishop, Forest Management and Taxation Specialist
Pg. 21 – “ Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.

Pg. 15 – “Conservation News Digest”
Pg. 16 – “And Then Some…”
“The Forestry Advantage”
Pg. 17 – “Outstanding Forestry Awards for 1999”
Pg. 18 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association”
Pg. 19 – “National Historic Lookout Register”
Pg. 24– “News From the Regions”



October 1999
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5. – “Putting Faith Back in Forestry” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC”
Pg. 8 – “Federal Wildland Fire Policy Puts Neighboring Private Property at Risk” by John Marker
Pg. 9 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 10 – “The Sustainable Forestry Initiative: Three Views”
Pg. 13 – “And Then Some…”
Pg. 14 – “Reviews…”
Pg. 15 – “Conservation News Digest”
“The Forestry Advantage”
Pg. 17 – “Add Value to Your Timber Through Cooperative Effort” by Jill Cornell, NWOA Northeast Region Vice President
Pg. 18 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association”
Pg. 19 – “National Historic Lookout Register”
Pg. 21 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 24– “News From the Regions”

July 1999
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “An Alliance for Action” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC”
Pg. 9 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 10 – “Wildlife Marshes: Should You Consider Adding or Enhancing One on Your Woodland?” by Lawrence Lepak
Pg. 15 – “Conservation News Digest”
“The Forestry Advantage”
Pg. 18 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association”
Pg. 19 – “National Historic Lookout Register”
Pg. 22 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 25 – “News From the Regions”

April 1999
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “Principles, Pique & Privacy” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC”
Pg. 9 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 10 – “Confessions of an NWOA Regional VP” by Jill Cornell, president, NY Forest Owners Assoc.
Pg. 13 – “Forestry Book Reviews…”
Pg. 14 – “Guest Editorial”
Pg. 15 – “Conservation News Digest”
“The Forestry Advantage”
Pg. 17 – “USPS Considers Tree Farm Stamp”,“Honoring Harry Rossoll”
Pg. 18 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association”
Pg. 19 – “National Historic Lookout Register”
Pg. 21 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 25 – “News From the Regions”

January 1999
Pg. 2 – “The Readers Respond”
Pg. 5 – “The Power of 10” by Keith A. Argow
Pg. 7 – “Late Breaking News From Washington, DC”

Private Forestry Issues
Pg. 9 – “The Top Ten”
Pg. 10 – “Coming to a Tree Near You?” by: Suzanne Mangino, NWOA Staff Forester

Pg. 14 – “News From The Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners”
Pg. 15 – “Conservation News Digest”
“The Forestry Advantage”
Pg. 17 – “Outstanding Forestry Awards for 1998”
Pg. 18 – “Quarterly Report of the Forest Fire Lookout Association”
Pg. 19 – “National Historic Lookout Register”
Pg. 21 – “Timber and Taxes” by William C. Siegel, J.D.
Pg. 25 – “News From the Regions”