Welcome to Forest Coordinator Training National Visitor Use Monitoring Forest Service

Ground Rules Mute your phones Identify yourself before talking Do not put the phone on hold This training is for you! Feel free to ask questions at any time: Ask on the phone Type question in the chat box

Objective To provide information and resources to regional and forest coordinators so they are able to: Understand how NVUM results are obtained from the inventory design and fieldwork. Coordinate forest NVUM operations on forests and districts. Maintain high quality data collection standards. Communicate NVUM needs (workforce, contracting, grants & agreements, supplies, etc.) with other regional/forest program areas and with districts. Manage NVUM documentation, interviewer training, field data collection, and reporting.

Agenda Day 1 Day 2 Background Overview Technical Terms and Proxy Codes Fieldwork and Backup Schedules Preparing for Fieldwork Q & A/Open Discussion Day 2 NVUM News Managing the Fieldwork Preventing Mistakes