Forests are a global resource that sustain the health of the planet and its inhabitants. We will actively seek to learn from the global community. All federal public lands should be maintained for present and future generations and managed in accordance with national laws. Changes in those laws should be pursued through an open legislative process that allows the airing of views by the public. People's actions should ensure factual information and education concerning forests be readily available, engaging, and actively disseminated to all.
Land area covered by forests is maintained and potentially increased.
Forestry decisions should take into account the concerns of an increasingly diverse US population, as well as the needs of the forests, while linking benefits and responsibilities within the communities. Forests are sustained and their integrity is maintained with respect, reverence, and humility. Native biological diversity is maintained and enhanced. The forest related options that are available today shall be maintained for future generations. Interdependence of people and forests is recognized and respected, including the important contribution forests make to social, economic, and community well-being, and the responsibility of communities to support balanced stewardship of all forest values.