I read the column by Stephen Law, “Bush decision will not devastate nation’s rain forest” (BDN, Jan. 5), rebutting a previous column written by Matthew Davis, “Bush decision will devastate America’s rain forest” (BDN, Dec. 31). Both of the columns were about the Tongass National Forest in Alaska.

Law did a wonderful job rebutting the information put forth in Davis’ commentary. It’s nice to read something from someone who knows what he is talking about. I hope more people read it.

W.L. (Tony) Bartley Jr.

Greenville