Principles of Sustainable Forest Management

What shared principles can guide forest management to meet ecological, economic, and social needs? Originally prepared for the Seventh American Forest Congress and revised in 1998, this report reviews approaches developed by public agencies, industry, conservation organizations, and international initiatives. It identifies common foundations for sustainable forestry and explains how principles, criteria, and indicators connect broad conservation goals with measurable progress. Examples offer a historical perspective on efforts to build a shared vision for forests and sustain their benefits for future generations.