The second Committee of Scientists - Moving forward while looking backward

The author, who chaired the first Committee of Scientists, appointed in 197 7, finds that Sustaining the People's Lands offers thoughtful recommendatio ns about the siiues that are central to public acceptance of forest managem enr.Peuhaps mpue vaiuablethan, any of its proposed revisions to the plannin g process, however, is its call for clarification of policy. At some point, and the author hopes it will be soon, Congress and the pressure groups uep uesenting environmental and industry interests must together ask, What is t he best thing for the country?.