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The article discusses history of sawmill industry and economic development of East Texas. Topics discussed include cultural landscapes, land conversion and historical research. Other topics which includes European settlement n East Texas, Harrisburg Steam Mills Company and lumbering in the region are also mentioned.

Examines the mortality of cavity trees used by red-cockaded woodpeckers on national forests in eastern Texas. Thirteen-year study; Major causes of cavity tree mortality; Bark beetles; The Angelina National Forest; Cavity enlargement by pileated woodpeckers.

A review of the article "Accuracy Assessment of Land Cover Maps of Forests within an Urban and Rural Environment," by Daniel R. Unger, I.-Kuai Hung, and David L. Kulhavy, is presented.

Evaluates the nest sites of male Red-cockaded Woodpeckers (Picoides borealis) in Texas, with reference to the resin production and nest-cavity selection. Examination of the nest-cavity selection relative to the ability of naturally excavated cavity tree to produce resin; Results of nest cavities relative to age and recency of completion; Discussion on the differential ability of pines to produce resin.