U.S. Forest Service

Scholars criticize public lands policy that requires use and development at the expense of conservation.

Scholars encourage regulatory authorities to adopt measures to prevent or mitigate wildfire damage.

Despite protests, the U.S. government has opened the largest forest in North America to industrial activity.

The Supreme Court rules that the Forest Service can approve natural gas pipelines crossing the Appalachian Trail.

The adaptability of the goals pursued in an agency’s organic statute influences the agency’s response to climate change.

Despite improvements, agencies should develop consistent policies.