Ronald Reagan

“ Then, during the second century, we came to recognize our responsibilities to conserve the forest resources and use them wisely.
Today, as we look forward to the year 2000, we have the knowledge to make the most of our forests and to make them more productive and to protect them more effectively. We need them to be prepared to meet increasing demands for homes, for wood, for paper, and for forest recreation. We know that in the decades ahead, demands for wood products-and for other uses of the forest-will increase dramatically. ”

“ America's forests-and the products from those forests-have contributed greatly to our Nation's development and progress for more than two centuries.
The seemingly inexhaustible supply of wood, water, wildlife, and other resources challenged our forefathers to carve a civilization out of the wilderness during our Nation's first century. ”

“ Our forests can also be managed to provide not only abundant timber, but also water, wildlife and fish, recreation, paper resources, grazing for domestic livestock, and even mining-while still ensuring a quality environment. ”