Al Smith
Addicted to ArboristSite
In 1980,Mt St Helens,had a massive eruption,that is now just a piece of history.A question came up at work,that I couldn't answer.As I recall,several hundred square miles of forest was blown down by the blast .I was under the impression,perhaps incorrectly,that the downed trees were basicaly traded to the lumber companys in return for replanting of the area.Is was argued that the gritty condition of the trees would be a detriment in proccessing them into usable wood products.I would tend to agree with that.Would anybody with knowledge of the outcome of that situation care to address it.I was 3,000 miles away,and haven't a clue.