Instruction
total of approximately four to six double-spaced pages, but no more than 6 pages. In 14-point font and in .doc. or .docx. Use foot notes for citations. For the foot notes: the name of the author(s), the complete url and the date accessed is enough.
Format for Assignment:
Assignment must be organized into three sections:
Section 1. In this section, answer discussion question 1a and 1b. Label and separate each answer into its own sub section. This section should be approximately two pages long.
Section 2. In this section, answer discussion question 2. In your answers you should use your own ideas about ethics as well. For this section of the assignment use outside sources for reinforcement. This section should be about one to two pages long.
Section 3. In this section answer discussion question 3. Answer will require some outside research. This section should be one to two pages.
Discussion Questions: 1a. Does an old growth redwood forest have value other than its economic one as potential lumber? Give reasons for your position.
1b. Are old growth forests ever more important than jobs? If so, under what circumstances, and why? If not, why not?
2. Regardless of your answer to question 1b, is it morally permissible for private owners to do as they wish with the timberland they own? Explain.
3. Before its takeover by Hurwitz, did Pacific Lumber neglect its obligations to its stockholders by not logging at a faster rate? Why or why not? What would be a morally responsible policy for a timber company to follow? Does it make a difference whether the timber company is publicly traded or privately owned? Why?