| Term: | resource allocation |
| Definition: |
Resource allocation has two meanings. One meaning refers to allocating a resource such as forest land to two or more designated uses. For example, forest land units could be allocated to timber production, recreation, etc. The second meaning is in the sense of allocating management resources. This second meaning is concerned with allocating time, materials, personnel, budget to landscape elements to accomplish management objectives such as protection, restoration, timber production, etc. |