National Forests: Building a Better Land Ethic

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PHOTO: MOTHER EARTH NEWS STAFF
U.S. Forest Chief Mike Dombeck has fallen in love with every national forest he's been to.

Do you think there should be recreational limits in national forests and parks?

All of our activities need to be within the boundary of long-term sustainability. We must work within the limits of the land if we want to realize the benefits generation after generation.

Do you think there should be a shift toward a more universally simple lifestyle?

Well, a simple lifestyle has always been one of my dreams. I do think that we should be as sufficient as we possibly can. And just as we need to support a land ethic, we need to help people understand why our land ethic is an important aspect of living by the land.

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  • Published on Oct 1, 1999
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