Forested Landscapes in Perspective Prospects and Opportunities for Sustainable Management of America's Nonfederal Forests (1998) / Chapter Skim
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Part One: Sustainability and the Federal Role in Nonfederal Forests-- 1 Investing in Sustainability of Nonfederal Forests
Part One: Sustainability and the Federal Role in Nonfederal Forests-- 1 Investing in Sustainability of Nonfederal Forests
Pages 13-22
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A discussion of sustainability, the committee's view of sustainability, and potential federal roles in contributing to sustainable management of nonfederal forests are also described. INSUFFICIENT INVESTMENTS Citizens and governments are becoming increasingly aware of the unique properties, problems, and value of nonfederal forestlands.
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natural resources for future generations, stewardship of environmental and natural resources, teamwork to create healthy communities, opportunities for citizens to influence decisions that affect them, a stabilized U.S. population, worldwide application of sustainable development policies, and greater citizen understanding (through education)
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INVESTING IN SUSTAINABILITY 17 Committee Perspective Concepts of sustainability encourage strategic thinking about the long-term effects of decisions and guide the design of policies and programs that will result in the better use and management of nonfederal forests (Box 1-21. Sustainable management of America's nonfederal forests means caring for these forests in a manner that will allow them to continue contributing to the future well-being of the nation to the extent consistent with their ability to provide benefits at accept
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The federal government, an important participant in ensuring investments in sustainability, has the role of carefully fabricating leadership capabilities and investment opportunities within other units of government and the private sector. Investments that further the contribution of sustainable nonfederal forests to the social fabric of America will require broad-based social and political support, and will be made only if fundamental issues are acknowledged and addressed.
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But the federal government also has provided more direct assistance to forestland owners in the form of financial incentives, including special income tax treatment. In the past 25 years, the relationship between federal and state government has changed substantially, with more responsibility for program development and implementation shifting to the states and federal agencies increasingly serving as facilitators or catalysts.
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Key federal activities addressed in this report include forest inventory and analysis, education and technical assistance, and the potential for the federal government to be a catalyst for innovation and initial source of financial investment and incentives to accomplish sustainability goals. Federal agencies are capable of providing thorough, comprehensive, and up-todate data on forest inventory and analysis, which is critical for informed assessment and decision making at all levels.
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