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Formulate Alternatives. Planning Step 5. Social Science Activities in Land Use Planning. Objectives of Step 5. Incorporate social & economic factors into management alternatives, including: Alternative theme, goals, objectives Management actions, allocations, allowable/restricted uses
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Formulate Alternatives Planning Step 5
Objectives of Step 5 • Incorporate social & economic factors into management alternatives, including: • Alternative theme, goals, objectives • Management actions, allocations, allowable/restricted uses • Refine alternatives to mitigate social & economic effects
Expanding the Role of Social & Economic Variables • Role of social and economics has typically been as impacts only • Social & economic concerns can be used to effectively influence design of alternatives • Collaboration / public involvement can be valuable at this step • Many ideas will come from public comment and local government issues
Examples from ICBEMP • Rate, targeting, and geographic distribution of benefits (thinning) • Degree and type of collaboration in implementation and monitoring • Degree and type of mitigation and monitoring proposed to address social and economic impacts • Addressing cross-jurisdictional issues What are some examples from your planning experience?
Reduce risk of fire in the interface area Increase motorized recreational opportunities in areas where impacts are acceptable Reduce user-cattle conflicts in the riparian area Prioritize opportunities leading to resource-based jobs and development in low-income areas Maintain areas where community residents have a strong sense of place Other Examples
Exercise 3 Social and Economic Issues & Alternatives