Fishes and forests – facts and fictions: Understanding the history of the PNW means understanding the conflicts and issues surrounding the salmon/fisheries and forest/timber industry. Misconceptions abound about salmon recovery needs as well as roading/logging impacts. In class we will discuss the role forests play in fish habitat and what role riparian zones play in maintaining fish habitat and economic viability of forest landowners. In the process we review the physical processes and environments that define the fishes-forest interactions and move towards forest management practices that can complement and enhance habitat requirements for critical species such as salmon while also addressing the fiduciary responsibilities of the landowner.