Recreation Facility Analysis
Seven Step Process
The RFA process involves seven steps, each bringing the forest's developed
recreation sites in closer alignment with each forest's unique
characteristics, projected demand, visitor expectations and revenue.
Step 1: Prepare Site Inventory & Financial Data
Forest recreation-site facility inventory and associated financial data
is updated. Participants determine preliminary operation and maintenance
(O&M), and deferred maintenance (DM) estimates for each recreation
site.
Step 2: Identify Unit Recreation Program Niche
Recreation-visitor use and market data are examined to determine the
focus of the forest's recreation program. Participants develop map that
displays the forest's recreation settings and summary paragraph that
characterizes the forest's unique recreation program "niche."
Step 3: Identify Operational Efficiencies
Recreation sites are examined to determine if efficiencies can be
undertaken to further reduce site expenditures or eliminate deferred
maintenance. Participants determine a proposed set of management options
for each site to reduce costs.
Step 4: Rank Recreation Sites
Recreation sites are rated through the use of a series of questions
involving the sites' conformance with the forest recreation program niche;
their financial and operational efficiency; their effects on environmental
sustainability; and their effects on community stability. Participants
develop a proposed ranking of sites.
Step 5: Propose 5-year Program of Work to Stakeholders
The proposed 5-year program of work for recreation sites is prepared
based upon the analysis completed in the previous four steps. Broader
discussions with stakeholders are sought to explore alternative ways of
operating sites or building new partnerships.
Step 6: Finalize 5-year Proposed Program of Work
The 5-year program of work for recreation sites is refined, based upon
the broader discussions with stakeholders.
Step 7: Implementation
Annually, site-specific steps are proposed to implement the 5-year
program of work for recreation sites. Prior to implementation, National
Environmental Policy Act and other agency coordination requirements are
completed. |