Comments on: Objectives for the Summit http://www.ecosystem-management.org/dixie/blog/2006/04/25/objectives-for-the-summit/ Just another FS weblog Fri, 10 Sep 2010 06:42:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.1.2 by: Richard Spotts http://www.ecosystem-management.org/dixie/blog/2006/04/25/objectives-for-the-summit/#comment-171 Sat, 06 May 2006 01:28:59 +0000 http://www.ecosystem-management.org/dixie/blog/2006/04/25/objectives-for-the-summit/#comment-171 It may be too idealistic, but I would hope that the Summit would not only have "process" objectives like "expanding relationships" and "providing opportunities", but also "substantive" objectives like identifying practical solutions for pressing problems or negotiating compromises on contentious issues. Problems would include the spread of invasive weeds and the proliferation of unauthorized routes. Issues would include how much designated wilderness is appropriate and what extirpated species (like beavers) should be reintroduced and where. The Forest Service wants public involvement in crafting the new Forest Plans. Why not use the Summit to make as much progress as possible in finding workable decisions? Thanks for considering my input. It may be too idealistic, but I would hope that the Summit would not only have “process” objectives like “expanding relationships” and “providing opportunities”, but also “substantive” objectives like identifying practical solutions for pressing problems or negotiating compromises on contentious issues. Problems would include the spread of invasive weeds and the proliferation of unauthorized routes. Issues would include how much designated wilderness is appropriate and what extirpated species (like beavers) should be reintroduced and where. The Forest Service wants public involvement in crafting the new Forest Plans. Why not use the Summit to make as much progress as possible in finding workable decisions? Thanks for considering my input.

]]> by: Kenton Call http://www.ecosystem-management.org/dixie/blog/2006/04/25/objectives-for-the-summit/#comment-156 Mon, 01 May 2006 18:11:29 +0000 http://www.ecosystem-management.org/dixie/blog/2006/04/25/objectives-for-the-summit/#comment-156 Thanks Mary. Based on the third planning conference call, we will adopt your language in the next draft. Thanks Mary. Based on the third planning conference call, we will adopt your language in the next draft.

]]> by: Mary O'Brien http://www.ecosystem-management.org/dixie/blog/2006/04/25/objectives-for-the-summit/#comment-154 Tue, 25 Apr 2006 19:13:37 +0000 http://www.ecosystem-management.org/dixie/blog/2006/04/25/objectives-for-the-summit/#comment-154 Re: the first objective, how about: "Expand relationships between District personnel and planning participants as a foundation for forest plan implementation." Re: the second, how about: "Provide opportunities for open discussion about forest management choices to be made about resources that involve science, economics, and values, e.g., water, forest treatments, species protection and recreation." Re: the first objective, how about:

“Expand relationships between District personnel and planning participants as a foundation for forest plan implementation.”

Re: the second, how about:

“Provide opportunities for open discussion about forest management choices to be made about resources that involve science, economics, and values, e.g., water, forest treatments, species protection and recreation.”

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