And The National Forests 29 min. A study of local versus nationwide demands on our National Forests. Included are personal perceptions of the forests from those who work on them, live near them, and use them. Begins with a good introduction to the history and purpose of the Forest Service. Communities Connecting With The Land 20 min.
Communities draw their strength, even their identity, from the surrounding landscape.
In many places, these lands are managed by the USDA Forest Service. This program highlights five stories about communities and their relationship to natural resources. These examples, chosen from many around the country, are meant to illustrate different types of communities. Narrator Luna Leopold draws a connection between these human communities and the natural communities that we call ecosystems. Healthy Productive Ecosystems 19 min.