National Forest Management Act of 1976

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National Forest Management Act of 1976
Matt Canter Mitch Crisp Jarrett Wishon
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Outline

• Why was it created?
• Intent
• Provisions
• Current Issues
• Summary

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Why was it created?

• Management of resources
• Amend the FRRRPA of 1974

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Intent of the Act

• Assess forest lands
• Develop management for multiple use
• Sustained-yield
• Resource-Management Plan

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Provisions

• Renewable Resource Assessment
• Renewable Resource Program
• Resource Management Plans
• Assistance to States
• Multiple-Use Sustained Yield Act
• Timber

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Current Issues

• Bitterroot, Montana
• Proposal by President Clinton denounced by
  Governor Mark Racicot
• Wildfires
• Timber Sales

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Summary

• Vital to maintaining national lands
• Amended FRRRPA of 1974
• Sustained-Yield/Multiple Use
• Provides for better management of national lands