Plan Revision
PLANNING RULE STATUS
2008 NFMA Planning rule, 3/2008
The Forest Service has just announced its final 2008 Planning Rule. The new rule will be effective on the date it is published in the Federal Register. Publication of the Record of Decision and the final 2008 Planning Rule is anticipated to be April 14, 2008 (date subject to change). There is no additional comment period on either the final environmental impact statement or the new planning rule. more »
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REGIONAL STRATEGY
The Southwestern Region’s strategy for plan revisions is to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of our resources and time. In order to do this five principles have been identified. These principles are: (1) plan revisions will be based on the need for change where new information indicates that existing management direction is no longer appropriate; (2) plan revisions will be strategic in nature by defining outcomes desired and not site-specific planning; (3) they will be developed in a collaborative environment, (4) plan revisions will be scientifically credible; and (5) make the most efficient use of time and dollars. more »
REVISION PROCESS
The Plan Revision process has changed much since forest plans were developed under regulations dating back to 1982. The 2005 planning rule provides the framework for individuals forest and grassland plan revisions. more »
ASSESSMENTS
The Southwestern Region has invested heavily over the last 3 years to obtain assessments to provide the information necessary to describe the current ecological, social, and economic conditions and trends for the revision of the Southwestern Region forest plans. more » |
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