Forests and Water in the Rio Grande River Basin

Table of Contents: General (General Description of the Basin – Topography, Climate, and Vegetation – Land Ownership) --- Resources (Water–The Limiting Factor – Forest and Range Lands Related to Water Yield – Available Timber Supplies – Livestock Production – Recreation) --- Problems (Land Use Problems – Resource Management Problems–Water and Soil – Overuse of Range – Timber Problems – Recreation Problems – Wildlife Problems – Broad Approach Needed – Special Problems Affecting Solution) --- Programs (Present Program and Future Needs, National Forests – Regular Services for Non-Federal Lands – Research and Surveys – Costs) --- Policy Problems and Recommendations.