The religion of forestry scientific management

Abstract

If scientific management means that satelite experts isolate from roots influence and make decision base safely on "Science" we agree that such should be abandoned. However, we don't belive such a circumstance ever existed. Foresters strive to satisfy the objectives of their employers within the boundaries of law, economic rationality, and ecological feasibility. We doubt that many, if any, worship at the altar of the Church of Scientific Managementor ever did.