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Loading... A Burning Issue: A Case for Abolishing the U.S. Forest Service (The Political Economy Forum)by Robert H. Nelson
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In A Burning Issue, Robert Nelson makes a compelling case for abolishing the U.S. Forest Service. Created in the early 20th century to provide scientific management of the nation's forests, the U.S. Forest Service was, for many years, regarded as a model agency in the federal government. Nelson contends that this reputation is undeserved and the Forest Service's performance today is unacceptable. Not only has scientific management proven impossible in practice, it is also objectionable in principle. Furthermore, Nelson argues that the Forest Service lacks a coherent vision and prefers to sponsor only fashionable environmental solutions--most recently ecosystem management. Creatively and cogently describing its history and failures, Nelson advocates replacing the service with a decentralized system to manage the protection of our national forests. A Burning Issue is a provocative study that offers insightful environmental policy alternatives. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)333.750973Social sciences Economics Economics of land & energy Land, recreational and wilderness areas, energy Forests & Rainforests Biography; History by Place North America United StatesLC ClassificationRatingAverage: No ratings.Is this you?Become a LibraryThing Author. |