Book excerpt: The Ministry of Forests manages, conserves and protects the province's forest, range and recreational resources to ensure sustainable use for the benefit of all British Columbians. This report outlines the government's goals in forest and range resource management for the next 5 years. It is organized by components of the Forest Service's mandate. In summary, this mandate is to: encourage maximum resource productivity; manage resources responsibly to achieve the greatest short and long term social benefits; practice integrated resource management; encourage a globally competitive forest industry; and assert the financial interest of the Crown. Related reports are listed, as well as the Forest Service organization, estimates and the operations vote.