Clean air

Clean water

Forests that provide timber and paper

Lands that provide coal and minerals

Productive farms and pastures

Balance between man-made and natural areas

Water recreation (boating, swimming, fishing, and others)

Land recreation (hiking, hunting, organized sports, and others)

Forests covering large areas

Wilderness and other natural areas for public use

Easy access between outdoor areas and cities

Scenic beauty

Historically and culturally important areas

Spiritually and emotionally important areas

Wildlife (birds, bears, fish, and all others)

The region’s ability to support many different kinds of plants and animals

Healthy trees, flowers, and other plants

Wild plant foods and medicinals (ginseng, mushrooms, herbs, and others)

Less damage from floods, fires, and erosion due to the moderating effects of the environment