9 pages., Online via UI e-subscription., Author explored dual pressures on the U.S.Forest Service, based on changing culture of the home organization and external environmental factors involving topics such as forest plans, timber sales, oil and gas leases, and grazing permits on public land. Described approaches and experiences of the Forest Service, which as among the first federal agencies to institutionalize dispute resolution procedures formally and did so on its own initiative.
21 pages., Online via UI e-subscription., Reported an evaluation of the structure and effectiveness of two tribal courts and a conciliation council in Alaska. Findings highlighted strengths of each and showed how they might be replicated in other communities. Mediation approaches used in all three communities were found effective in resolving conflict in culturally appropriate ways. Two shared characteristics: reliance on volunteer effort and no reliance on outside funding sources.
