The first issue of Forest Magazine warned that wildfire near Los Alamos would be catastrophic. A few months later, a prescribed burn in the area blew up. A New Mexico writer examines the anatomy of the Cerro Grande fire. By Kathleene Parker

The agency struggles to stem the tide of archaeological looters on national forest land. By Laura Paskus

Geneticists work to breed a blight-resistant chestnut tree in order to return the tree to its native habitat. By Ron Wagner

• Inner Voice. Shaping Planning Rules.

• Out There: Peace on the Rim? A truce is likely in Arizona. By James Johnston

• From the Publisher: Digital Upgrade. The last print issue, but not the curtain call. By Andy Stahl

• Point of View: Things I Think I Know. A few things the agency should consider. By Andy Stahl