In this publication, a group of contributors look back at changes in the environment and land use over the centuries before trying to forcast where current events and trends are taking us. Their main purpose is to examine and consider what actions might be taken to ameliorate unwelcome trends and promote beneficial ones. The end product is an "Agenda for Action" recommending the kinds of policies and practices that would be likely to enhance the environmental qualities most valued by society."
Includes bibliographic references