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The federal role in the management of nonfederal U.S. forests was once relatively simple: to assist in the prevention and control of wildfires. The administrative structure to carry out this role was similarly uncomplicated, with most programs under the aegis of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In recent years, however, both the management and administrative landscapes have changed dramatically. Responsibility for the federal role in nonfederal forests has been expanded to include a number of cabinet departments and independent agencies, which must address critical issues such as reforestation, wetlands disruption, and biodiversity protection. With two-thirds of all U.S. forests on nonfederal lands, these issues are becoming increasingly more important. Now, a first-of-its-kind examination of the federal role in nonfederal forest management, "Forested Landscapes in Perspective" presents a comprehensive look at the current landscape and recommends improvements that best serve public and private interests. This timely volume includes an insightful description of the current situation and recent trends, followed by a thorough examination of major policy and program issues affecting nonfederal forests. Among these are emerging environmental concerns such as forest fragmentation and large-scale climate change, as well as issues of economic importance, such as the availability of timber supplies.

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Book category Books in English Society & social sciences Politics & government Central government

• Full title: Forested Landscapes in Perspective
• Subtitle: Prospects and Opportunities for Sustainable Management of America's Nonfederal Forests
• Author: Committee on Prospects and Opportunities for Sustainable Management of America's Nonfederal Forests, National Research Council, National Academy of Sc
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 272
• EAN: 9780309056410
• ISBN: 0309056411
• ID: 04576518
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Weight: 603 g
• Dimensions: 229 × 152 × 24 mm
• Date of publishing: 31. March 1998

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