H ELP P LAN THE F OREST ’ S F UTURE

What is a Forest Plan? Is similar to a County Zoning Plan Provides broad guidance Has a life of 10 to 15 years

H ELP P LAN THE F OREST ’ S F UTURE Francis Marion Forest Plan 1996 Plan Hurricane Hugo hits SC in 1989 Emphasis on recovery from the hurricane Hurricane Hugo Imagery

H ELP P LAN THE F OREST ’ S F UTURE Three Steps Needed Gather Existing Information Develop a Preliminary Draft Forest Plan Identify Issues and Analyze Effects

H ELP P LAN THE F OREST ’ S F UTURE Information Gathering Social, economic & ecological conditions: Existing information Trends & Drivers Data Gaps Best available scientific information The assessment report is not a decision document

H ELP P LAN THE F OREST ’ S F UTURE Public Involvement Influences plan development Describes the distinctive role of the forest Identifies key benefits and public needs and desires for the forest

H ELP P LAN THE F OREST ’ S F UTURE Stay Engaged Go to –Notices of upcoming meetings –Summaries of past meetings –Draft and final documents –Contact information –Sign up for Alerts

H ELP P LAN THE F OREST ’ S F UTURE Still Have Questions? Contact Project Leader: Mary Morrison Phone: