by
1 Dean S. DeBell and Robe t 0. Curtis
ABSTRACT
Silviculturists have had less influence on the early development of
"New Forestry" than other resource specialists. As management objectives become more clearly defined and desired stand conditions are identified,
silviculture will play a major role in developing practices to attain
them. Silviculturists can provide several contributions to on-going discussions: knowledge regarding the heritage of conventional practices,
tecr iques for developing new practices, and other information pertinent to