manage Grand Canyon National Park to Manage Two Fires on North Rim By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:15:00 EST Fire managers on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will be managing two lightning-caused fires for multiple objectives. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-08-09_nr-fires.htm Full Article
manage North Rim Fire Managers Make Plans for Fall Pile Burning By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 21 Sep 2012 06:05:00 EST Fire managers on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park are making plans to burn piles of woody debris over the next 30 days as weather conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-09-21_nr-piles.htm Full Article
manage Fire Managers Are Making Plans for Two Prescribed Fires on Grand Canyonâs North Rim By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 23 Oct 2012 05:37:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) fire managers, working together as the North Zone Interagency Fire Management Program, are making plans for the Range and Thompson Prescribed Fires on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Fire managers anticipate initiating these prescribed fire treatments within the next four weeks as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-10-23_range-thompson.htm Full Article
manage National Park Service to Dedicate New Science and Resource Management Building at Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 07 Jan 2013 02:17:00 EST National Park Service will hold a ribbon cutting ceremeony on January 15 to dedicate new Science and Resource Management building at Grand Canyon. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-to-dedicate-new-science-and-resource-management-building-at-grand-canyon.htm Full Article
manage National Park Service Announces Availability of Comprehensive Fish Management Plan Environmental Assessment By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2013 07:49:00 EST The National Park Service Comprehensive Fisheries Management Plan Environmental Assessment (EA) for waters between Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Mead within Grand Canyon National Park (Grand Canyon) and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (Glen Canyon) is available for public review and comment. Comments will be accepted from May 9 through June 10, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-availability-of-comprehensive-fish-management-plan-environmental-assessment.htm Full Article
manage Grand Canyon National Park to Manage Three Fires on North Rim for Multiple Objectives By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 05:17:00 EST On Sunday, July 14, the National Park Service found two small lightning-caused fires burning on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. On Monday, July 15, a third lightning-caused fire was detected. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-to-manage-three-fires-on-north-rim-for-multiple-objectives.htm Full Article
manage National Park Service Continues Exotic Plant Management by Eliminating Lawns in Historic District of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 06:21:00 EST The National Park Service will begin eliminating turfgrass (lawns) around the historic El Tovar Hotel and adjacent rim lodges as part of a long-term plan to re-landscape the area with native vegetation consistent with the historic Grand Canyon Village rim landscape. Weather permitting; the two-day project will begin on Tuesday, September 17. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-continues-exotic-plant-management-by-eliminating-lawns-in-historic-district-of-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Full Article
manage Grand Canyon National Park Fire Managers Preparing for Multiple Prescribed Fires on the North Rim By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 11:42:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) fire managers, working together as the North Zone Interagency Fire Management Program, are preparing for multiple prescribed fires on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Fire managers anticipate initiating these prescribed fire treatments during the fall and winter months as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-fire-managers-preparing-for-multiple-prescribed-fires-on-the-north-rim.htm Full Article
manage National Park Service Today Released a Finding of No Significant Impact for the Comprehensive Fisheries Management Plan for Glen Canyon and Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2013 05:02:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) today released a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Comprehensive Fisheries Management Plan for the Glen Canyon reach of the Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (GLCA), and for all waters within Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA). The plan will take a long-term comprehensive approach for fisheries management in waters between Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Mead within GRCA and GLCA, with the goals of maintaining a balance between a quality recreational fishing experience in the Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam, known as the Lees Ferry area, while preserving and restoring the unique native fisheries within GRCA. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-today-released-a-finding-of-no-significant-impact-for-the-comprehensive-fisheries-management-plan-for-glen-canyon-and-grand-canyon.htm Full Article
manage National Park Service Seeks Public Input on a Bison Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 02 Apr 2014 11:56:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to announce the latest step to manage the impacts of bison on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park (GCNP). After meeting with cooperators Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD), U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)--over the last several months, the NPS will initiate public scoping later this week for a bison management plan and environmental impact statement (EIS) to be prepared pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-public-input-on-a-bison-management-plan-and-environmental-impact-statement-for-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Full Article
manage Public Scoping Webinars Planned for Grand Canyon National Park Bison Management Plan EIS By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 16 Apr 2014 03:18:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park (GCNP) will hold two informational, online meetings as part of the scoping process for a bison management plan and environmental impact statement. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/public-scoping-webinars-planned-for-grand-canyon-national-park-bison-management-plan-eis.htm Full Article
manage Galahad Fire to be Managed for Multiple Objectives on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 27 May 2014 14:26:00 EST National Park Service fire managers on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon have decided to manage the Galahad Fire for multiple objectives. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/galahad-fire-to-be-managed-for-multiple-objectives-on-the-north-rim-of-the-grand-canyon.htm Full Article
manage Weather Helps Firefighters Meet Management Objectives By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 29 May 2014 15:45:00 EST Due to favorable weather conditions today, including lower temperatures, higher relative humidity and lighter winds the Galahad Fire showed little growth and is now estimated at 743 acres. The fire remains west of the W-4 Road and south of the historic Kanabownits Cabin. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/weather-helps-firefighters-meet-management-objectives.htm Full Article
manage Kanabownits Fire to be Managed for Multiple Objectives on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 10:45:00 EST National Park Service fire managers on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon have decided to manage the Kanabowntis Fire for multiple objectives. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/kanabowntis-july-22.htm Full Article
manage Grand Canyon National Park Fire Managers Planning for Slopes Prescribed Fire on the North Rim By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 03:03:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) fire managers, working together as the North Zone Interagency Fire Management Program, anticipate initiating prescribed fire treatment during the fall and winter months as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-zone-fall-2014-rx.htm Full Article
manage Grand Canyon National Park Fire Managers Plan Prescribed Fire for Grand Canyon Village By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2015 12:50:00 EST Fire managers plan a prescribed fire within Grand Canyon National Park near Grand Canyon Village. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-fire-managers-plan-prescribed-fire-for-grand-canyon-village.htm Full Article
manage Northern AZ land managers recognized for leadership in fire management By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 09 Jun 2015 04:09:00 EST Managers of both the Kaibab National Forest and Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona were recently recognized for the leadership role they've played in managing wildland fire across the landscape and jurisdictional boundaries for the purpose of improving forest health conditions. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fire-award.htm Full Article
manage National Park Service Seeks Public Input on a Backcountry Management Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 24 Nov 2015 04:32:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announced today another opportunity for the public to weigh in on revisions to Grand Canyon National Parkâs Backcountry Management Plan (BMP). https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/backcountry-plan-draft-eis.htm Full Article
manage Fire Managers Plan Prescribed Fire Treatment Near Shoshone Point Monday, December 7 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 04 Dec 2015 06:06:00 EST National Park Service fire managers anticipate initiating a prescribed fire near Shoshone Point Monday, December 7 as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/shoshone-point-prescribed-fire.htm Full Article
manage Interior Proposes Adaptive Management Framework for Glen Canyon Dam By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 01:55:00 EST The U.S. Department of the Interior has released a proposed framework for adaptively managing Glen Canyon Dam over the next 20 years with the goal of creating certainty and predictability for power and water users while protecting environmental and cultural resources in Grand Canyon National Park and the Colorado River ecosystem. The draft environmental impact statement (EIS) is available to the public for review and comment for 90 days. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/interior-proposes-adaptive-management-framework-for-glen-canyon-dam.htm Full Article
manage Grand Canyon National Park to Host an Additional Public Open House and Webinar for Backcountry Management Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 09:02:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announced today another opportunity for the public to weigh in on revisions to Grand Canyon National Parkâs Backcountry Management Plan (BMP). The NPS began developing a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for this plan in 2011 in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/backcountry-plan-webinar-and-open-house.htm Full Article
manage Grand Canyon National Park to Extend Public Comment Period for Backcountry Management Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 23 Feb 2016 03:26:00 EST The National Park Service announced a 30-day extension of the public comment period for Grand Canyon National Parkâs Backcountry Management Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement . https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/backcountry-deis-comment-extension.htm Full Article
manage Fire Managers Plan Prescribed Fire Treatment Near Shoshone Point Thursday, June 9 By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 07 Jun 2016 12:38:00 EST National Park Service fire managers anticipate initiating a prescribed fire near Shoshone Point Thursday, June 9 as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/shoshone-prescribed-fire-june-9.htm Full Article
manage Grand Canyon National Park to Manage Fuller Fire on the North Rim By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 07 Jul 2016 12:45:00 EST National Park Service fire managers on the North Rim of Grand Canyon have decided to manage the Fuller Fire for multiple objectives. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fuller-fire.htm Full Article
manage Transition to Type 2 Incident Management Team Tomorrow Morning By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 14 Jul 2016 03:14:00 EST Today additional resources arrived to support the Fuller Fire. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/type-2-team-fuller.htm Full Article
manage Grand Canyon National Park Fire Managers Planning for Two Prescribed Burns By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 21 Sep 2016 10:13:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) fire managers, working together as the North Zone Interagency Fire Management Program, anticipate initiating a prescribed fire treatment this fall as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow near the boundary line between the North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab NF and the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fall-prescribed.htm Full Article
manage Interior Department Releases Final Environmental Impact Statement for Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 07 Oct 2016 04:14:00 EST The U.S. Department of the Interior today released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for a Long-Term Experimental and Management Plan (LTEMP) for Glen Canyon Dam operations. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/final-eis-glen-canyon-adaptive-management.htm Full Article
manage Grand Canyon National Park Fire Managers Plan Prescribed Burns on North Rim By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 18 Oct 2016 08:05:00 EST Fire managers at Grand Canyon National Park anticipate initiating two prescribed burns on the North Rim this week as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/slopes-and-hse-rx.htm Full Article
manage News Release: Fire Managers at Grand Canyon National Park Plan Prescribed Fire Adjacent to Grand Canyon Village By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 31 May 2017 09:28:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park fire managersâ”working with resources from Sedona Fire Department, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Rocky Mountain National Park, Zion National Park, and Kaibab National Forestâ”anticipate initiating a prescribed fire treatment this weekend as weather and fuel moisture conditions allows. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/long-jim-3-prescribed-fire.htm Full Article
manage Fire Managers at Grand Canyon National Park Continue Prescribed Fire Operations By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 06 Jun 2017 07:00:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park fire managersâ”working with resources from Sedona Fire Department, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Rocky Mountain National Park, Zion National Park, Saguaro National Park and Kaibab National Forestâ”are continuing operations on the Long Jim III Prescribed Fire. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/prescribed-fire-continues.htm Full Article
manage Fire Managers at Grand Canyon National Park Complete Ignition Operations on Long Jim III Prescribed Fire By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 08 Jun 2017 04:29:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park fire managers completed ignition operations on the Long Jim III Prescribed Fire. Crews will now monitor the unit and mop up any areas along the fireâs perimeter that may threaten the holding line. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/long-jim-rx-ignitions-complete.htm Full Article
manage Prescribed Fire Update: Favorable Conditions Allow Fire Managers to Continue Operations on North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 25 Oct 2017 07:51:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) and US Forest Service (USFS) fire managers, working together as the North Zone Interagency Fire Management Program, anticipate initiating more prescribed fire (Rx) treatments this week as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-zone-rx-fires.htm Full Article
manage National Park Service Seeks Public Scoping Comments on the Expanded Non-native Aquatic Species Management Plan By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 15 Nov 2017 07:14:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public input on an Expanded Non-native Aquatic Species Management Plan and Environmental Assessment (EA) in Grand Canyon National Park (GCNP) and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (GCNRA) below the Glen Canyon Dam. Public scoping will be held for a 30-day period from November 15 to December 14. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/nps-public-scoping.htm Full Article
manage Fire Managers May Initiate Additional North Rim Prescribed Fire By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 05 Dec 2017 12:19:00 EST Fire managers will take advantage of continued warm, dry weather conditions over the next several weeks and may initiate additional prescribed fires on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/bright-angel-rx.htm Full Article
manage Fire Managers Remind Visitors and Residents of Very High Fire Danger at Grand Canyon National Park By www.nps.gov Published On :: Thu, 31 May 2018 12:33:00 EST NPS fire managers remind visitors and residents that fire danger in the park is very high. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/reminder-of-very-high-fire-danger.htm Full Article
manage National Park Service Seeks Public Comment on the Expanded Non-native Aquatic Species Management Plan By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 04:57:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comment on an Expanded Non-native Aquatic Species Management Plan and Environmental Assessment in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (Glen Canyon NRA) and Grand Canyon National Park below the Glen Canyon Dam. Public comments will be accepted for a 30-day period from Sept. 11 to Oct. 11, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/nps-seek-public-comment-expanded-non-native-aquatic-species-mgmt-plan.htm Full Article
manage Fire Managers Plan Prescribed Fire Adjacent to Grand Canyon South Entrance Road By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 07 May 2019 05:35:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park fire managers anticipate initiating prescribed pile burning this week as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grca-south-rim-piles-project.htm Full Article
manage Grand Canyon National Park Resource Management Staff to Apply Herbicide to Invasive Plants in Developed Areas of North Rim By www.nps.gov Published On :: Fri, 10 May 2019 06:51:00 EST From Tuesday, May 16 to Wednesday, May 17 the Grand Canyon National Park Division of Science and Resource Management (SRM) will apply minor spot spray treatments of herbicide around the Grand Canyon Lodge and campground in the North Rim Developed Area to aid in the control of an especially invasive grass species for which mechanical removal is ineffective. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grca-apply-herbicide-on-nr-2019.htm Full Article
manage Fire Managers at Grand Canyon Plan Prescribed Fire Adjacent to Grand Canyon Village By www.nps.gov Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 13:54:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park fire managers-working with resources from Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Rocky Mountain National Park, Zion National Park, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, Bryce Canyon National Park, Saguaro National Park and Kaibab National Forest anticipate initiating a prescribed fire treatment as early as tomorrow, as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fire-managers-at-grand-canyon-plan-prescribed-fire-adjacent-to-grand-canyon-village.htm Full Article
manage Fire Managers at Grand Canyon Initiate Prescribed Fire Adjacent to Grand Canyon Village By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 14:38:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park fire managers will initiate a prescribed fire treatment today, as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. The Long Jim Prescribed Fire is adjacent to the developed area on the South Rim, east of South Entrance Road and south of Highway 64 (Desert View Drive) East. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fire-managers-at-grand-canyon-initiate-prescribed-fire-adjacent-to-grand-canyon-village.htm Full Article
manage Fire Managers at Grand Canyon Continue Prescribed Fire Adjacent to Grand Canyon Village By www.nps.gov Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 15:45:00 EST Grand Canyon National Park fire managers continue to treat the Long Jim Prescribed Fire unit, as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. On Tuesday, June 18, 2019, crews successfully treated 180 acres. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fire-managers-at-grand-canyon-continue-prescribed-fire-adjacent-to-grand-canyon-village.htm Full Article
manage Ikes Fire Behavior Aligns With Land Managersâ Objectives By www.nps.gov Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2019 06:11:00 EST Yesterday, firefighters moved west along the W4 road and improved the boundary line with hand ignitions. Crews also created debris piles to clean up vegetation along the forest floor and hazard trees. Fire managers completed a reconnaissance flight to assess fire behavior within the interior of the fire perimeter. Fire effects are consistent with land managersâ objectives and are expected to remain as such based on current conditions. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/ikes-fire-behavior-aligns-with-land-managers-objectives.htm Full Article
manage Trillions of Dollars Now Being Leveraged to Protect the Earth, Thanks to World’s Largest Asset Manager By www.goodnewsnetwork.org Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 16:59:35 +0000 Blackrock, the world’s largest asset management company has pledged to invest its trillions of dollars in capital to maintaining the health of the planet. The post Trillions of Dollars Now Being Leveraged to Protect the Earth, Thanks to World’s Largest Asset Manager appeared first on Good News Network. Full Article Business Corporate Responsibility Money Environment Conservation Economics Climate Renewable NewsCred
manage River food webs: Incorporating nature’s invisible fabric into river management By www.fs.fed.us Published On :: Tue., 01 Apr 2018 12:00:00 PST Increasing the population of spring Chinook salmon and summer steelhead in Washington state’s Methow River is a goal of the Upper Columbia Spring Chinook Salmon and Steelhead Recovery Plan. Spring Chinook salmon and summer steelhead are listed as endangered and threatened, respectively, under the Endangered Species Act. Full Article
manage Public acceptance of disturbance-based forest management: a study of the Blue River Landscape Strategy in the Central Cascades Adaptive Management Area. By www.fs.fed.us Published On :: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:45:00 PST This report examines public perspectives on disturbance-based management conducted in the central Cascade Range in Oregon as part of the Blue River Landscape Strategy. Full Article
manage Values, beliefs, and attitudes technical guide for Forest Service land and resource management, planning, and decisionmaking. By www.fs.fed.us Published On :: Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:45:00 PST In recent years, the Forest Service and the public have placed increasing priority on making sure that management of public lands takes into account the needs of nearby communities, regional residents, national residents, and even members of the public who may not currently visit public lands. Full Article
manage Regional Cost Information For Private Timberland Conversion and Management By www.fs.fed.us Published On :: Fri, 08 Sep 2006 12:00:00 PST Cost of private timber management practices in the United States are identified, and their relationship to timber production in general is highlighted. Costs across timber-producing regions and forest types are identified by forest type and timber management practices historically applied in each region. This includes cost estimates for activities such as forest establishment practices such as reforestation and afforestation on crop and pastureland. Establishment costs for reforestation in the Southern United States are less than in other regions, although regional differences in establishment costs are less evident in hardwood than in softwood stands. Also, included in the list of timber management costs ate the intermediate management treatments of precommercial thinning, herbicide, and fertilizer application. Intermediate management treatments are less costly in the southern United States than in other regions. Trends in timber management costs reported as part of the management costs reporting. Full Article
manage Ecology and management of morels harvested from the forests of western North America. By www.fs.fed.us Published On :: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 10:40:00 PST Morels are prized edible mushrooms that fruit, sometimes prolifically, in many forest types throughout western North America. They are collected for personal consumption and commercially harvested as valuable special (nontimber) forest products. Large gaps remain, however, in our knowledge about their taxonomy, biology, ecology, cultivation, safety, and how to manage forests and harvesting activities to conserve morel populations and ensure sustainable crops. This publication provides forest managers, policymakers, mycologists, and mushroom harvesters with a synthesis of current knowledge regarding these issues, regional summaries of morel harvesting and management, and a comprehensive review of the literature. Full Article
manage Costs of Landscape Silviculture For Fire and Habitat Management By www.fs.fed.us Published On :: Tue, 21 Dec 2005 15:25:36 PST In forest reserves of the U.S. Pacific Northwest, management objectives include protecting late-seral habitat structure by reducing the threat of large-scale disturbances like wildfire. We simulated how altering within and among-stand structure with silvicultural treatments of differing intensity affected late-seral forest (LSF) structure and fire threat (FT) reduction over 30 years in a 6070-ha reserve. We then evaluated how different financial requirements influenced the treatment mix selected for each decade, the associated effects on FT reduction and LSF structure in the reserve, and treatment costs. Requirements for treatments to earn money (NPV+), break even (NPVO), or to not meet any financial goal at the scale of the entire reserve (landscape) affected the predicted reduction of FT and the total area of LSF structure in different ways. With or without a requirement to break even, treatments accomplished about the same landscape level of FT reduction and LSF structure. Although treatment effects were similar, their associated net revenues ranged from negative $1 million to positive $3000 over 30 years. In contrast, a requirement for landscape treatments to earn money ($0.5 to $1.5 million NPV) over the same period had a negative effect on FT reduction and carried a cost in terms of both FT reduction and LSF structure. Results suggest that the spatial scale at which silvicultural treatments were evaluated was influential because the lowest cost to the reserve objectives was accomplished by a mix of treatments that earned or lost money at the stand level but that collectivel broke even at the landscape scale. Results also indicate that the timeframe over which treatments were evaluated was important because if breaking even was required within each decade instead of cumulatively over all three, the cost in terms of FT reduction and LSF structure was similar to requiring landscape treatments to earn $0.5 million NPV. Full Article
manage The Pacific Northwest Research Station's Biodiversity Initiative: Collaborating For Biodiversity Management By www.fs.fed.us Published On :: Wed, 05 Apr 2006 15:25:36 PST The Pacific Northwest Research Station launched a Biodiversity Initiative to assist natural resource professionals in integrating complex biodiversity concepts into natural resource management processes. We canvassed clients from various affiliations to determine the main challenges they face in biodiversity management, to define their information needs, and to understand how best to deliver biodiversity information within a collaborative framework. The biodiversity management challenges that emerged included (1) the lack of well-defined biodiversity management policies, (2) understanding and quantifying the interaction effects between a number of factors (e.g., disturbance types, management practices) and biodiversity, (3) the lack of applied biodiversity monitoring strategies, (4) difficulty in locating and accessing biodiversity information, and (5) balancing conflicting values relating to biodiversity. We also list the biodiversity information product needs of clients, as well as preferred technology transfer methods, and we discuss the future direction of the Biodiversity Initiative. Full Article