Figure 5 — Forest health is a potentially deteriorating situation. 



Water Quantity and Quality Affect Some F/s/7 Habitat and Fisli Populations— 



Recreational fishing is projected to double by 2040. Yet 80 percent of the Nation's 

 streams have problems with water quantity or quality, fish habitat, or fish communi- 

 ties. These problems could reduce fish populations, tilt the species mix to less 

 desirable fish, and reduce fishing opportunities and economic benefits. 



Management of Nonindustrial Private Land Could Be Improved for Timber 

 Production— Most nonindustrial private lands are not expected to be intensively 

 managed for timber or other resources. However, pressure will increase for these 

 lands to satisfy a greater share of the Nation's timber demand. Unless management 

 improves, future demand will considerably strain those lands. This could further 

 exacerbate the short-term timber supply situation and lead to deteriorated resource 

 conditions, forgone benefits and income, and lost opportunities for rural development. 



A Change in the Mix of Recreation Opportunities Is a Possibility— The U.S. 

 population is continually becoming more diverse in terms of race and ethnicity, is 

 increasing in average age, and is becoming increasingly urban. If recreational offer- 

 ings do not match changing customer preferences, economic inefficiencies and lost 

 recreation opportunities could result. Provision of such opportunities near population 

 centers is particularly critical. 



Despite Adequate Quantities of Range Forage, Rangeland Health Is a 

 Concern — Despite progress in its restoration, much rangeland is in unsatisfactory 

 condition. Increased competition between livestock and wildlife, coupled with de- 

 creased use of herbicides, could further impede range improvements. 



