1. Respond to the quote that is presented by Keith Ervin at the beginning of the excerpt.  Do you agree or disagree with what he says?  Explain.  How does it relate to the topic of old growth forests?

2. Old growth (primeval) forests are discussed in the excerpt from The Tree People.  Identify at least one example
    for each of the following factors (if there are no examples, write none):
    a. ecological factors
    b. economic factors
    c. environmental factors
    d. recreational factors

3. Explain the metaphor, "the last great buffalo hunt."  How does it relate to the topic of old growth forests?

4. What do you learn about old growth forests from this excerpt.  Give specific examples from the excerpt as support.

5. What conflicts are presented between White society and Native American society?  How might this conflict arise in
    your subcommittee meetings?  Why?