Robert Wolf interview, 1989 Nov. 13.

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Robert Wolf interview, 1989 Nov. 13.

Robert Wolf recalls a national focus on "full development of public resources" during the 1950s and the resulting impact. He begins with the history of Region One in establishing national policy and moves into congressional activity, clear-cutting methods and justifications, grazing, recreational beginnings, mining abuses, multiple use, reforestation resolutions in 1960, and the Forest Service failure to evaluate.

Sound recording: 1 sound cassette.Transcript: 27 leaves ; 28 cm.

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