Valles Caldera National Preserve By John Castillo Assignment 4 part 2 Image Source: http://www.vallescaldera.gov/comevisit/photo/

Valles Caldera Statement of Purpose Vision Statement: To create a successful model of public land management that protects and preserves the Valles Caldera National Preserve’s unique values. Mission Statement: To operate the Preserve as a working ranch; to become financially self-sustaining; to meet the varied needs of visitors; to utilize and steward the multiple resources of the Preserve; and to work collaboratively with our neighbors. Overarching Goal: To operate as a Working Ranch in the broadest definition.

VCNP Information Products Below is a list of possible information products that will implement viable natural resource programs and demonstrate fiscal responsibility to meet the vision of VCNP: Establish an ecologically sound and financially sustainable livestock program that includes an educational component. Establish a law enforcement program on the Preserve Design a flexible recreation program for the next five years, as comprehensive public access and use planning is undertaken

VCNP Master Input Data List Name Type Typical Attributes Source VC Boundary Polygon Location Size VCNP Database Grazing Areas Vegetation Type Hunting Zones Wildlife Types Recreational Trails Lines Conditions Length Rivers Condition Flow Rate Aquatic Life

VCNP Master Input Data List Cont. Name Type Typical Attributes Source Streams Lines Condition Flow Rate Aquatic Life VCNP Database Roads Infrastructure Points Location Camping Grounds

VCNP Information Product Evaluation Factors: Do the products meet the needs of the VCNP vision? Do these products benefit the public? Are the products able to help keep financial self-sustainability? How efficiently and often can the products be produced Ranking and scoring will be determined by the responses given from the information products.