April 24, 2023
Forest Resources Assistant Professor Mike Dockry is quoted throughout the New York Times' recent article "The Giving Forest" by climate reporter Cara Buckley. The article shares about the Menominee forest, which has been sustainably managed and logged by the Menominee Tribe for 160 years. Yet labor shortages are making it tough for tribal loggers to keep up with demand, and the forest's health may take a hit as a result.
Read the full article to learn why tribal forests are generally more biodiverse and resilient to climate change – and why recruiting a new generation of loggers has been tricky.