The plan allowed commercial loggers to harvest trees killed by the fire.

Harvesting trees, however, does not cause erosion, since the roots support the soil and keep it in place.

Same for the lumberjacks, harvesting and replanting trees in the forest.

"We harvest trees, but it's in our best interest to make sure we replant them," he said.

They had gone beyond where Deirdre harvested trees and into what was called the Forgotten.

Abitibi Consolidated has been harvesting trees in the area.

He said the bank was not comfortable "telling companies how to manufacture paper or landowners how to harvest trees."

Pacific Lumber then ended its 60-year practice of harvesting trees slowly enough to preserve the redwood stands.

Disputes often include arguments over harvesting trees from land theoretically held in common.

Cities all across America are transforming the urban landscape by harvesting trees in public spaces.