We have have been advocating for the American Pine Nut species for 15 years and the pine nut mouth issue done a great deal to help with that mission. However, the BLM and USFS in Nevada continue to deforest pinyon range for cattle and fuels. Mr. Engle is absolutely correct - New Mexico use to produce millions of pounds on a fairly regular basis. The politics of land use and culture of cattle, destroyed much of that potential, then the ips beetle destroyed millions of trees. All the more reason to protect the Nevada pine nut species. Wonderful work on your post. Thank you, Penny Frazier www.pinenut.com