There's two sides to this issue:
Is Steel putting his land management goals above his generosity towards his friend?
Is his friend being rude and disrespectful by not observing the restrictions?

I won't answer either question but let me put the scenario another way. Your buddy is over your house to watch the game. He asks if there's something to drink and you tell him; "Yeah get a (insert beverage) out of the fridge." But your friend goes into your kitchen and decides he'd rather have a $$$ bottle of wine you have been saving for an anniversary celebration. Do the arguements against Steel still work here? Should his friend have carte blanche to any beverage in the house?

Or you ask him to take his shoes off at the door so your new white carpet doesn't get dirty. Should he be able to tramp into your house with muddy boots because he's your friend and you wouldn't put the price of a new carpet ahead of his friendship?

Can be viewed both ways.