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Sustainable Operations Vision StatementDecember 17, 2008 A Sustainable Resource Management ethic has defined the Forest Service in our First Century. As we embark on our second century of service, we must align our Sustainable Resource Management ethic with a Sustainable Consumption ethic in all of our decisions. We will create within our operations those habits that inspire individual and organizational decisions that lead directly to reducing energy use, water use, and waste production at our buildings and facilities; reducing emissions from transportation and travel; increasing fuel efficiency in our fleet; increasing recycling; and developing and implementing green purchasing practices. We understand that achieving this vision requires active involvement from every employee in every staff area. Our goal is to enable employees to achieve this vision, not so much by adding work, but by asking employees to rethink the way that we do business. This does not signal a loss in our ability to implement the agency’s mission, but does require a change in mindset towards more environmentally sound operations. As we seek to achieve our vision, we will seek continual improvement, acknowledge our responsibility as leaders in natural resource conservation, strive to share our learning, serve as an example to others, and work to fulfill the public trust. We will realize this vision, in part, by…
We are committed to the goals and actions identified in the aforementioned vision statement. Regional Leadership Team (RLT) Station Leadership Team (SLT) What are we doing about Climate Change?
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“Climate change is the biggest conservation challenge facing the Forest Service in the 21st century and contributing to global efforts that help forests mitigate and adapt to climate change is a priority for the Forest Service in California.” ~ Randy Moore, Pacific Southwest Regional Forester |