Textbook presents a pragmatic synthesis of policy analysis, civics, and forest resource programs that will help resource professionals understand the pervasive influence of politics on forest resource management policy. It carefully examines how policy is made and how the legislature, executive branch, the judiciary, special interest groups, and even the media influence policy and enforcement. Appendices summarize applicable laws and necessary citing procedures for legal references, and list common acronyms in forest resource policy. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
Uses a holistic, comprehensive approach to cover policies regarding a wide variety of subjects such as wildlife, recreation and timber. Specifically written to aid students in understanding how policies are developed and what their effects are. Includes numerous examples and case studies.
