"For over 60 years The Wilderness Society has been a leader in natural resource policy. With its National Forest Vision report, TWS again steps up smartly. The vision provides an excellent gauge by which the wisdom of future actions can be measured. Sensitive to both human and ecological needs, the vision statement and background papers challenge us to be ever mindful of our obligations to be diligent stewards of the special social and ecological gifts our National Forests provide."
- Hanna J. Cortner, Professor
University of Arizona

"Long ago our livelihood and survival were placed in nature's hands and so we lived by nature's laws. Nature, to the best of its ability, was our caretaker. Today nature remains our provider, but we must accept our obligations as caretakers of the land. The Wilderness Society's vision is to care for and heal the land that has for so long cared for us."
- Jaime A. Pinkham, Nez Perce Tribe, Idaho
Member, Wilderness Society Governing Council

"To sustain the National Forests, there must be a more broadly supported public policy on the management of these important lands. The Wilderness Society's vision for America's National Forests provides a sound approach on which to base such a policy. My hope is that this vision can be the basis for a national public debate that will lead to that consensus. I commend The Society for its work on this matter."
- Orville Daniels, retired Forest Service Supervisor
Lolo National Forest, Montana

"The Wilderness Society's vision is solidly based on ecology and science; is inclusive in its view of valid uses--from services to commodities--consistent with the goals of ecosystem integrity and sustainability; and emphasizes the unique potential of the National Forests as the cornerstone of national efforts to maintain biodiversity and natural values. Achieving this vision will require adequate funding for ecologically-based management, as well as retention of the National Forests in federal ownership--a fundamental condition under increasing assault."
- Jerry F. Franklin, Professor of Ecosystem Analysis, University of Washington
Member, Wilderness Society Governing Council

"The Wilderness Society has made a substantial and credible effort to develop a vision for the National Forests that is well founded in current scientific knowledge. The report will help enlighten public discourse over the protection, management, and use of the National Forests and provide a useful guide to evaluate the congressional appropriations necessary to accomplish responsible land stewardship."
- Dennis C. LeMaster, Professor and Head
Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
Purdue University

"The Wilderness Society's Vision report is an outstanding contribution to the debate over the future of the National Forests. As many native fish species head closer to extinction, the Vision outlines an urgently needed plan to protect the remaining wildlands, restore degraded habitats, and provide broad, long-term benefits to society."
- Peter B. Moyle, Professor of Fish Biology
University of California - Davis