@article {Findley:1 December 2001:0022-1201:18, author = "Findley A.J.", author = "Carroll M.S.", author = "Blatner K.A.", title = "Social Complexity and the Management of Small-Diameter Stands", journal = "Journal of Forestry", volume = "99", year = "1 December 2001", abstract = "The disposition of small-diameter forest stands is linked to forest health, ecological restoration, and timber harvest–highly contentious issues without public or technical consensus. We present results of a qualitative social assessment focusing on small-diameter stand management on the Colville National Forest in northeastern Washington to illustrate social complexity embedded in the decisions that confront forest managers. The discussion is broadened to suggest that the social complexity inherent in small-diameter stand management is an issue that must be confronted throughout the West (and to some extent the entire country), as increasing emphasis is placed on forest restoration on public lands.", pages = "18-27(10)", url = "http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/saf/jof/2001/00000099/00000012/art00006" }