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FS Inventory and Monitoring Framework: Enhancing Ecosystem Management

Review and adoption of the FS Inventory and Monitoring Framework by the IMIT and IREMCG to provide scientifically credible data and information. Assistance needed from IREMCG for the implementation.

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FS Inventory and Monitoring Framework: Enhancing Ecosystem Management

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  1. USDA-Forest ServiceEcosystem Management Corporate Team and Inter-Regional Ecosystem Management Coordinating Group IMIT - Implementing the FS Inventory and Monitoring Framework April 5, 2000

  2. Discussion Outline • Review FS I&M Framework • Overview of IMIT Action Plan • Timelines for Review & Adoption • Help needed from IREMCG

  3. Inventory and Monitoring Strategic Goal Forest Service leadership is committed to using state-of-the-art methods and a systems approach to provide scientifically credible data and information that meet a wide range of business needs defined in collaboration with our land management partners.

  4. Framework Ingredients • Build on 1997 Information Management Operating Framework • Build on Core Data Concepts from Core GIS, FIA, RPA, and FHM • Utilize a Systems Approach • Establish Clear Organizational Roles • Develop Plan for Action

  5. Operational Framework for Managing FS Resource Information (1997) Data Base Inventory and Monitoring Protocols Product Application Tree, Douglas Fir, 32.6” DBH, 180 ft. tall, etc. Information Analysis, Evaluation, Summary Reports, Models. Assessments, Maps, etc. Definitions, Protocols, Methods, codes Physical feature Data collection Information storage 1 2 3 4 5 6

  6. Embracing the Core Data Concept National Eco-Region Watershed Site National Core Eco-region Core Watershed Core Site Core Variables

  7. Why Systems Approach to I&M ?

  8. Changing Our I&M Investment Pattern $ National • Currently spending money and addressing most issues at the “site” scale. • Shift funds to National and Mid-scales to address issues at more appropriate scales. Mid-scale Site $ National Mid-scale Site

  9. Integration of Protocols Between Scales • Essential for aggregation and exchange of data • Not subject to changing issues/demands • Provides “context” for decision making at lower scales • Leverages investments made at higher scales R1/4 Integrated Approach vs. Traditional Stand Exams

  10. Focal Areas • Customer-Driven Business Requirements • Multi-Scale Ecological Framework • Collaboration • Communication/Accountability • Management and Organizational Roles • Protocols

  11. IMIT Action Plan • Organized by Focal Area/Major Tasks • Working with the next 18 month “bite” • First Shot a Priorities and Sequencing

  12. IMIT Action Plan/CharterSchedule for Adoption • Presentation of Drafts at April 18 ESCT • Review for 30 Days • Adoption at the May 16 ESCT

  13. IREMCG Assistance • Review of Action Plan • Representation from Stations/Regions/Area? • Tasks and Focus at National Level? • Effect on Station/Region Ongoing Actions? • Help on Work Groups for Tasks • Look for Linkages/Missing Pieces • ID Station/Regional Program “Leader”

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