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When Forests Became Habitat

When Forests Became Habitat

How the National Forest Management Act (1976) Promoted Ecosystem and Democratic Thinking
Adam M. Sowards 04 Feb 2026
The Week that Got Away

The Week that Got Away

This week I find myself facing writing deadlines, revision problems, disrupted routines, and household repairs to attend to. News stories from around the nation and globe have further disordered my normal work strategies. I have not managed it all. I apologize and expect to be back next week. For now,
Adam M. Sowards 28 Jan 2026
Independence in the Woods?

Independence in the Woods?

A glimpse of logging in postwar Washington
Adam M. Sowards 21 Jan 2026
A Failed Experiment in Shelton

A Failed Experiment in Shelton

Trying to sustain forests and jobs on the Olympic Peninsula
Adam M. Sowards 14 Jan 2026
Violence in the Woods

Violence in the Woods

The pervasive harms in Washington's early timber economy
Adam M. Sowards 07 Jan 2026
My Year in Books

My Year in Books

Another idiosyncratic year-end reflection
Adam M. Sowards 31 Dec 2025
Favorites from a Year of Parks

Favorites from a Year of Parks

Idiosyncratic categories for diverse places
Adam M. Sowards 24 Dec 2025

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