The forest will continuously change through natural disturbances, growth, and pests. Eventually, buildup of fuels and epidemic levels of native and exotic pests inside these reserves may cause them to act as centers for fires and epidemic levels of pests to spread to other forests. Finding a balance between providing values for the present generation and leaving options for future generations to achieve their values has been called sustainable development . There are several components of sustainability . Degrading soil productivity can limit the rate of forest tree growth for hundreds of years and reduce future options.
Sound management considers the impacts of human and non-human activities in land planning.
This report shows how various management and policy alternatives impact forest functions and quality of life values, and will contribute to this type of knowledge and planning.