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NAASF & NA Draft Guidance for State Strategies

NAASF & NA Draft Guidance for State Strategies. Sherri Wormstead Sustainability & Planning Coordinator Northeastern Area S&PF May 13, 2009. Presentation Overview. Background & overview Walk through the draft guide for state strategies Next steps for regional guidance Approval process

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NAASF & NA Draft Guidance for State Strategies

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  1. NAASF & NA Draft Guidance for State Strategies Sherri Wormstead Sustainability & Planning Coordinator Northeastern Area S&PF May 13, 2009

  2. Presentation Overview • Background & overview • Walk through the draft guide for state strategies • Next steps for regional guidance • Approval process • Forest Legacy requirements

  3. Background andOverview

  4. The Farm Bill (Title VIII) Requires • “State-wide assessment of forest resource conditions” • “A long-term State-wide forest resource strategy” • “Annual report on use funds” • Within 2 years of enactment of the Farm Bill (2010) • For a State to be eligible to receive CFAA funds “State-wide assessment & State-wide strategy…shall be deemed to be sufficient to satisfy all relevant State planning & assessment requirements under Act.”

  5. S&PF Redesign—Components • Themes • State assessments & strategies • National assessment • Competitive resource allocation • Programs and staffing • Demonstrating and communicating results 3 Themes Conserve working forest landscapes Protect forests from harm Enhance public benefits from trees and forests http://www.fs.fed.us/spf/redesign/

  6. State Strategy—Requirements Page 2 • Long-term strategies to address priority issues, threats, and areas • How invest Fed. and other resources • Long-term timeline for implementation • ID partner and stakeholder involvement • How will monitor outcomes and revise action • How will accomplish S&PF nat. objectives • How S&PF programs will be used • Incorporate existing statewide plans Section C 12-15

  7. NAASF Charge to Forest Resource Planning Committee “Work with other NAASF committees and key NA staff to draft regional document(s) with more details on the components for State Strategies.”

  8. Sherri Wormstead—NA lead Tom Luther—NA GIS lead Dan Devlin (PA, NAASF) Ian MacFarlane (NAASF) NAASF Committee Reps. NAASF & NA State Strategy Team Planning Committee Members NA Program Reps.

  9. Draft Guidance for State Strategies • Developed by State Strategy Team • Slightly revised following wider review • Accompanies NAASF Guide for State Assessments and Strategies • Geared to state forest planning contacts • This is guidance: • Our interpretation of requirements • Suggestions, tips, examples

  10. A. Introduction and Purpose for State Strategies

  11. Key Points from Intro & Purposeabout the State Strategy Page 4-6 • To address priority issues & areas • Long term (5+ years) • There is flexibility for content and structure • Planning document for S&PF programs (and more!) • Strategies are broad and flexible • Annual actions tier from State Strategy

  12. Long Term (5+ yrs) Suggested Process for Implementing the State Strategy Page 4 State Assessment State Strategy Annual Statewide Action Plan Annual S&PF Grant Narrative/Proposals • Core activities • Competitive projects Other Funding Processes • Other grants • State budget process Annual work plans for each State staff unit

  13. Section B. Suggested State Strategy Components and Outline

  14. Suggested State Strategy Components Page 7-11 • Description of priority areas & issues • Description of strategies • Investing resources • Protocol for translating into annual actions • Monitoring and reporting • Stakeholder involvement • List of other plans consulted • Glossary of terms and acronyms Example outline for State Strategy on page 7

  15. B.1. Description of Priority Areas & Issues Page 7 • From State Assessment • Overview • Desired future trends/ conditions (not required)

  16. Page 7 B.2. Description of Strategies a. Overview of strategies to address priority issues & landscape areas - Can be presented in different ways - Reference important ongoing activities b. Suggest a strategies matrix (summary)

  17. Page 9 A. Example matrix of strategies organized by priority State issues State Issue #1: Private Forest Landowner Demographic Trends, and Corresponding Land Use Changes Example Matrices of Strategies Second strategy for State issue #1 B. Example matrix of strategies organized by priority landscape areas Priority Landscape Area 1: Lamoille River Corridor

  18. Page 10 B.3. Investing Resources • Not dollar amounts! • Overview of resources needed/available to implement the strategies • How invest Fed. funding and other resources • Capacity—legal, financial, staffing, partners • Anticipated unfunded needs • Resources can also be indicated for each strategy in a matrix of strategies

  19. B.4. Translating Strategies into Actions • Outline the protocol for implementing the strategies. • E.g., annual action plan; individual program work plans Page 10

  20. Page 10 B.5. Monitoring and Reporting • Overview of how strategies will be evaluated • Process for setting targets, monitoring, and revising the strategy. • Performance measures for each strategy can be in a matrix of strategies

  21. B.6. Stakeholder Involvement Page 10 • At minimum “coordinate” with: • State Forest Stewardship Committee • State wildlife agency • State Technical Committee • Federal land management agencies • Lead agency for Forest Legacy Program • State Urban Forestry Council • List who was involved • ID stakeholders that will contribute to strategies

  22. B.7. Other Plans Consulted Page 11 • State Wildlife Action Plan (required) • Community Wildfire Protection Plans (required) • Past state strategic plans • State Comprehensive Outdoor Rec. Plan • Plans for state-owned land • Applicable plans for Fed. forest land • Prior 5-yr S&PF Program plans How these plans are “incorporated” will vary. Intent—Complement other plans —ID opportunities for coordination

  23. Questions on suggested components?

  24. Section C. Minimum Requirements for the State Strategy

  25. Page 12 Minimum Requirements • State Strategy Team interpretation of minimum requirements and tips • Overlap between this section and section B. suggested components • Many of the minimum requirements can be met with a matrix/summary table(s) of the strategies

  26. Page 13 S&PF National Themes & Objectives • Table 3. S&PF National Themes and Objectives • 1. Conserve Working Forest Landscapes • 1.1. Identify and conserve high priority forest ecosystems and landscapes • 1.2. Actively and sustainably manage forests • 2. Protect Forests from Harm • 2.1. Restore fire-adapted lands and reduce risk of wildfire impacts • 2.2. Identify, manage, and reduce threats to forest and ecosystem health • 3. Enhance Public Benefits from Trees and Forests • 3.1. Protect and enhance water quality and quantity • 3.2. Improve air quality and conserve energy • 3.3. Assist communities in planning for and reducing wildfire risks • 3.4. Maintain and enhance the economic benefits and values of trees and forests • 3.5. Protect, conserve, and enhance wildlife and fish habitat • 3.6. Connect people to trees and forests, and engage them in environmental stewardship activities • 3.7. Manage and restore trees and forests to mitigate and adapt to global climate change

  27. Section D. Tips for Statewide Forest Planning Page 16 Example Tips: • Organizational relevance is critical • Strategies should be “SMART” Insert Image

  28. Section E.Program Area Integration:Tell the Whole Story

  29. Page 17 Program Area Integration • Intent of Farm Bill & Redesign—integrate programs • Prior individual S&PF Program plans not required • Address priority issues and areas through collaborative approach • Recognize there will still be some strategies implemented by one program.

  30. Page 17 Program Area Integration • “Elements to Consider” for reference • Community Forest & Open Space Program • Utilization & marketing • State lands management • Conservation education • Watershed forestry • Fire • Forest Health • Forest Legacy • Forest Stewardship • Urban & Community Forestry

  31. NAASF Forest Resource Planning Committee Web Site: www.northeasternforests.org/FRPC Case Sensitive! Section F. Additional Resources Page 24 FRPC contacts National guidance Regional guidance Stakeholder involvement resources Example state assessments and plans Links to data sources Link to national Resource Center

  32. Appendices: Page 25 • Ex. Timeline for State Strategy Process • NAASF & NA State Strategy Team Page 26

  33. Next Steps for NAASF & NA Guide for State Strategies

  34. Process for Developing NAASF & NA Guide for State Strategies Drafted guidance for State Strategies 1 2 3 Review and input by NAASF Committees and NA staff (Due April 22) Provide additional input/edits to Sherri by May 29 State Strategy Team Refine & Share (May) 4 NAASF Approve (June?)

  35. Approval Process for State Assessments & Strategies

  36. Approval Process • Process being developed byUSFS WO • Focus on meeting minimum requirements • Likely to be discussed by RIC soon • Draft checklist (send Sherri comments on this) What do you think about… • Informal NA review of draft State Assessment?

  37. Action Items for You • Send Sherri further edits/comments on: • Draft NAASF & NA Guide on State Strategies • Draft checklist for approval By May 29 • Discuss with your State Forester! (it will be sent to NAASF for approval in early June)

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