Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit June 24, 1986, 85-1806 (United States v. Ernest L. Brunskill and Evelyn B. Brunskill)

BOOCHEVER, Circuit Judge:

This appeal involves a conflict between rights to prospect and develop mineral resources on public lands and the powers and duties of the United States Forest Service to manage the surface resources of the National Forests. 30 U.S.C. §§ 21-54 (1982); 16 U.S.C. §§ 478 and 551 (1982).