II. THE FEDERAL PROGRAM DOMESTIC AFFAIRS. / 4. POLICIES IN SPECIFIC FIELDS./(g) Resource development:  The strength of our Nation and the welfare of the people rest upon the natural resources of the country. We have learned that proper conservation of our lands, including our forests and minerals, and wise management of our waters will add immensely to our national wealth. The first step in the Government's conservation program must be to find out just what are our basic resources, and how they should be used.