usda forest service development of the 2012 land management planning rule by brenda halter-glenn
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USDA FOREST SERVICE DEVELOPMENT OF THE 2012 LAND MANAGEMENT PLANNING RULE by Brenda Halter-Glenn at 2012 National Environmental Justice ConferenceTRANSCRIPT
USDA FOREST SERVICE DEVELOPMENT OF THE 2012 LAND MANAGEMENT PLANNING RULE
Environmental Justice Conference April 13, 2012
Photographer: Bill Lea
National Forest System
National Forest Land Management
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National Forest Land Management
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USDA FOREST SERVICE DEVELOPMENT OF THE 2012 LAND MANAGEMENT PLANNING RULE
Environmental Justice Conference April 13, 2012
Photographer: Bill Lea
Focus of Our Discussion
Project or Activity Decision
Land Management Plans (Forests/Grasslands)
USFS Planning Rule
National Forest Management Act
We are here: USFS is
revising the Planning Rule
Why is a Planning Rule Important? Provides procedures to amend, revise,
and develop land management plans Required by the National Forest
Management Act (NFMA) of 1976 Plans set forth desired conditions and
guidance for management of National Forest System lands
Past Planning Rule Efforts
1982 Planning Rule All existing land management plans have been
issued under these regulations 2000 Planning Rule 2005 Planning Rule
Injunction by the courts for not preparing an EIS
2008 Planning Rule Injunction by the courts for an insufficient EIS The 2000 rule legally came back into effect,
with transition language allowing the Agency to use 1982 rule procedures
Input
Proposed rule informed by 26,000 written comments, a Science Forum, Tribal consultation, 35 public meetings, and 300 blog comments.
Released proposed rule and draft environmental impact statement in February 2011. 28 regional forums 300,000 comments
FS has reviewed, analyzed and responded to the comments in the development of the final rule. Published in the federal register April 9, 2012.
What did we do? - Tribes
Sensing - Collaboration+Consultation National Calls for Tribal leaders and
members Regional consultation meetings Travel Scholarships One on one consultation between Tribal
leaders and local FS line officers
What Tribes Told Us
Emphasis on the importance of proper tribal government to government consultation
Include tribes early in the planning process
Combine traditional tribal knowledge with current science
Proactively address climate change through monitoring, mitigation and adaption
What did we do? - Youth
Youth Caucus Increase understanding Provide a forum for youth to express their opinions Engage youth in the development of the rule
Scholarships Blog, Twitter, Web
What did we do? –Publics
National meetings were webcast Regional Meetings Scholarships Webinars, Twitter, Blog
Proof is In the Pudding
The purpose is to guide the development of collaborative and science-based land management plans that promote the ecological integrity of national forests and grasslands. Plans will guide management of NFS lands so that they are ecologically sustainable and contribute to social and economic sustainability; [] have the capacity to provide people and communities with ecosystem services and multiple uses that provide a range of social, economic, and ecological benefits for the present and into the future. These benefits include [] opportunities for recreational, spiritual, educational, and cultural benefits.
Public participation in all phases of the planning process.
Taking into account: the discrete and diverse roles, jurisdictions,
responsibilities, and skills of interested and affected parties
the accessibility of the process, opportunities, and information
Engage the Public:
Engage the Public:
including Tribes and Alaska Native Corporations, other Federal agencies, State and local governments, individuals, and public and private organizations or entities— early and throughout the planning process
Encourage Participation by:
those interested at the local, regional, and national levels
youth, low-income populations, and minority populations
private landowners who may be affected
federal agencies, Tribes, states, counties, and local governments
Consult
The responsible official shall: honor the government-to-
government relationship between federally recognized Indian Tribes and the Federal government
request information about native knowledge, land ethics, cultural issues, and sacred and culturally significant sites
Coordinate:
with the planning efforts of federally recognized Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, other Federal agencies, and State and local governments
Consider:
the objectives of Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, other Federal agencies, State and local governments
opportunities for the plan to address the impacts identified or contribute to joint objectives
opportunities to resolve or reduce conflicts
Plans must include direction to: guide the contribution to social and
economic sustainability, taking into account: Social, cultural, and economic conditions Sustainable recreation Multiple uses that contribute to local,
regional, and national economies in a sustainable manner
ecosystem services cultural and historic resources and uses wildlife, fish, and plants; for hunting,
fishing, trapping, gathering, observing, subsistence, and other activities (in collaboration with federally recognized Tribes, ANCs, other Federal agencies, and State and local governments)
opportunities to connect people with nature
Plans must include direction for:
What’s next?
FACA Directives including public
involvement Implementation
What We Hoped to Accomplish Create a robust dialogue with groups of
diverse stakeholders on what should be in a new planning rule.
Discussion informed by the latest science.
Build relationships that can strengthen future Forest Service work.