Michael Dombeck Papers : Forest Service, 1997-2001

Date

• 1997-2001

Summary

• Focuses on Dombeck's tenure as the fourteenth Chief of the Forest Service (1997-2001). It documents the core issues and policies of his administration. This portion of the collection contains letters and memos, congressional hearing testimony, policy background documents, reports, government publications, accountability initiative material, clippings, and speeches. A variety of topics are covered, including fire management and wildfires, restructuring of the Forest Service, watershed improvement, and roadless policy. This section reflects Dombeck's commitment to watershed health and restoration, Forest Service accountability, sustainable forest ecosystem management, and development of a four-point Natural Resource Agenda, which refocused the Forest Service mission.