RPA Assessment of the Forest and Rangeland Situation in the
United States -- 1993 Update The Forest and Rangeland Renewable
Resources Planning Act of 1974 (as amended) directed the
Secretary of Agriculture to prepare a Renewable Resources
Assessment by December 31,1975, with an update in 1979 and each
10th year thereafter. This assessment is to include "an analysis
of present and anticipated uses, demand for, and supply of the
renewable resources, with consideration of the international
resource situation, and an emphasis of pertinent supply, demand,
and price relationships trends." The 1989 RPA Assessment was the
third prepared in response to the legislation. This Update of
the 1989 RPA Assessment was done to provide a foundation for the
1995 RPA Program. The Update summarizes the findings and
implications of 19 supporting technical documents. Highlights
include the following: - The political and social environment
for management of renewable resources is changingfor example,
increased commitment to protect