inventory - background i. introduction ii. inventory procedures a. background b. route analysis...
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Inventory - Background
I. Introduction II. Inventory Procedures
A. BackgroundB. Route Analysis & Boundary IdentificationC. SizeD. Naturalness E. Outstanding Opportunities & Supplemental
ValuesF. Boundary Adjustments & LWC Documentation
III. Planning
Wilderness Characteristics
Guidance for the BLM
Inventory Procedures:Background
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Wilderness Characteristics
Guidance for the BLM
Background
FLPMA, Section 201(a)“…prepare and maintain on a continuing basis an
inventory of all public lands and their resource and other values….This inventory shall be kept current so as to reflect changes in conditions and to identify new and emerging…values.”
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Background
FLPMA, Section 201(a)“The…identification of such areas shall not, of itself,
change or prevent change of the management…of public lands.”
Such changes are regulated through land use plans, as outlined in FLPMA, Section 202
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Inventory
what isnot what should benot what might be
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Wilderness Characteristics
Wilderness Act, Section 2(c)1) Size2) Apparent Naturalness3) Outstanding Opportunities for Solitude
or Primitive Recreation4) Other supplemental values ?
If 1-3 present = land with wilderness characteristics (LWC)
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When to Inventory
Wilderness Characteristics identified as an issue in NEPA scoping During RMP, RMP Amendment Project proposal where inventory is not
current Newly acquired lands
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When to Inventory
New information from the public outside specific NEPA analysis
Public needs to supply: map narrative explaining how new info
substantially differs from BLM’s info photos
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When to Inventory
Frequently enough to maintain inventories as “current”
“Maintain” does NOT mean to discard previous inventories and start over
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Citizen-supplied Information
Name of identified areaName of SubmitterDate of Submission
Supporting material meets standards?
Check Validity
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Citizen-supplied Information
Check Validity appropriate boundaries wilderness characteristics?
Information sources prior inventories knowledge of current personnel aerial photography; other remote
sensing NEW INVENTORY
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LWC Documentation
Appendix B, Form 1
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FORM 1
Documentation of BLM Wilderness Characteristics Inventory Findings from Previous Inventory on Record
1. Is there existing BLM wilderness characteristics inventory information on all or part of this area? No (Go to Form 2)Yes _______ (If yes, and if more than one area is within the area, list the unique identifiers for those areas.): a) Inventory Source: ____________________ b) Inventory Area Unique Identifier(s):____________________ c) Map Name(s)/Number(s):____________________ d) BLM District(s)/Field Office(s):____________________
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FORM 1
Documentation of BLM Wilderness Characteristics Inventory Findings from Previous Inventory on Record
1. Is there existing BLM wilderness characteristics inventory information on all or part of this area? No (Go to Form 2)Yes _______ (If yes, and if more than one area is within the area, list the unique identifiers for those areas.): a) Inventory Source: ____________________ b) Inventory Area Unique Identifier(s):____________________ c) Map Name(s)/Number(s):____________________ d) BLM District(s)/Field Office(s):____________________
NV-030-113
Split Rock NE - 1980
Split Rock FO
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BLM original inventory 1979
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2. BLM Inventory Findings on Record: Existing inventory information regarding wilderness characteristics (if more than one BLM inventory area is associated with the area, list each area and answer each question individually for each inventory area):Inventory Source: ____________________BLM original inventory 1979
Area Unique Identifier
Sufficient Size?Yes/No(acres)
Naturalness?Yes/No
Outstanding Solitude?Yes/No
Outstanding Primitive & Unconfined Recreation?Yes/No
Supplemental Values?Yes/No
NV-030-114
Y (5,897) Y Y N Y
NV-030-121
N (3,100)
NV-030-122
N (568)
NV-030-143
Y (10,112) Y Y Y N
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2. BLM Inventory Findings on Record: Existing inventory information regarding wilderness characteristics (if more than one BLM inventory area is associated with the area, list each area and answer each question individually for each inventory area):Inventory Source: ____________________BLM original inventory 1979
Area Unique Identifier
Sufficient Size?Yes/No(acres)
Naturalness?Yes/No
Outstanding Solitude?Yes/No
Outstanding Primitive & Unconfined Recreation?Yes/No
Supplemental Values?Yes/No
NV-030-114
Y (5,897) Y Y N Y
NV-030-121
N (3,100)
NV-030-122
N (568)
NV-030-143
Y (10,112) Y Y Y N
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Inventory Maintenance
Compare existing data with new data
Does previous conclusion remain
valid?
Document your reasoning
Make findings available to the public
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Permanent Files
Unique identifier state code, office code, inventory
number NV-030-051 related to inventories from 1970s
Map Inventory forms
Always keep a copy in local office
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One file for each inventory unit
Unique identifierAPPENDIX A – PERMANENT DOCUMENTATION FILE
The permanent documentation file should include the following: 1. Inventory Area Evaluation: Appendix B. 2. Route Analysis: Appendix C. 3. Inventory Maps: Inventory maps used in conducting and documenting findings of wilderness characteristics inventories must be retained. Maps should depict the area’s unique identifier, boundary, and any photo points. 4. Photo Documentation: Documentation could include a descriptive log and photographs (Appendix D). 5. Supporting Documentation: Include additional notes, forms, and documents.
Permanent Files
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End of Module IIA
Wilderness Characteristics
Guidance for the BLM