The second Committee of Scientists -: Moving forward while looking backward

The author, who chaired the first Committee of Scientists, appointed in 1977, finds that Sustaining the People's Lands offers thoughtful recommendations about the siiues that are central to public acceptance of forest managemenr.Peuhaps mpue vaiuablethan, any of its proposed revisions to the planning 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 uepuesenting environmental and industry interests must together ask, What is the best thing for the country?.