1. 1 Formulate Alternatives Planning Step 5

2. 2 Social Science Activities in Land Use Planning Planning Steps Social Science Activities Steps 1 & 2: Identify and Develop Planning Criteria Identify publics and strategies to reach them Identify social and economic issues Identify social and economic planning criteria Step 3: Inventory Data Identify inventory method Collect necessary social and economic (S/E) data Step 4: Analyze Management Situation Conduct S/E assessment of continuing current management. Document assessment methods appendix or technical report Step 5: Formulate Alternatives Identify S/E opportunities and constraints to formulate alternatives Step 6: Estimate Effects of Alternatives Identify analysis methods Analyze S/E effects of alternatives Document analysis methods in an appendix/tech report Assess mitigation opportunities Step 7, 8: Identify Preferred Alternative and finalize Plan Identify potential S/E factors to help select the preferred alternative Step 9:Monitor/evaluate Track S/E indicators

3. 3 Objectives of Step 5 Incorporate social & economic factors into management alternatives, including: Alternative theme, goals, objectives Management actions, allocations, allowable/restricted uses Refine alternatives to mitigate social & economic effects

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5. 5 Expanding the Role of Social & Economic Variables Role of social and economics has typically been as impacts only Social & economic concerns can be used to effectively influence design of alternatives Collaboration / public involvement can be valuable at this step Many ideas will come from public comment and local government issues

6. 6 Examples from ICBEMP Rate, targeting, and geographic distribution of benefits (thinning) Degree and type of collaboration in implementation and monitoring Degree and type of mitigation and monitoring proposed to address social and economic impacts Addressing cross-jurisdictional issues What are some examples from your planning experience?

7. 7 Other Examples Reduce risk of fire in the interface area Increase motorized recreational opportunities in areas where impacts are acceptable Reduce user-cattle conflicts in the riparian area Prioritize opportunities leading to resource- based jobs and development in low- income areas Maintain areas where community residents have a strong sense of place

8. 8 Exercise 3 Social and Economic Issues & Alternatives