Green Horizons

I work with the Boy Scouts and we have a saying, "Feedback is a gift." We want to thank those of you who have taken the time to give us your gift by answering our online survey at SurveyMonkey ( https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Green_Horizons_survey ). The polls are still open, but we wanted to share what we have learned so far.

Everyone seems to agree GH provides a good mix of agroforestry, community forestry and general forestry articles that are unbiased and easy to read. More importantly, respondents have said articles contain at least one piece of information they can put in play immediately.

If anything, our readers say that want more, in-depth information. Covering a broad spectrum of forestry-related topics in a 12-page newsletter makes it a challenge to delve too deeply into any one subject, but we will do our best to provide leads where interested readers can learn more.

Regarding our "regular" series, "Reducing Your Risk" and "The Tool Box" are solid hits. "The Bid Box," "The Carbon Corner" and "Wood Energy" also received positive feedback and will run as the need arises. And while the "Preserving the Family Forest" series has been popular, it has run its course and is slated to be retired this year.

Looking to the future, here is what our readers say they want to see in coming issues:

• Best Management Practices
• Federal/State Forest Policies and Incentive Programs
• Information on Native Trees
• Missouri Tree Farm System
• Tree/Forest Insects and Diseases
• Timber Marketing Tips
• Agroforestry: Forest Farming
• Agroforestry: Riparian Corridors
• Wildlife Management Tips

Of course, as we receive additional feedback from GH readers who answer the survey, these results may change. In the meantime, we will work hard to bring you stories that capture the above interests.

Thanks for the gift!