1. USDA-Forest Service Ecosystem Management Corporate Team and Inter-Regional Ecosystem Management Coordinating Group IMIT - Implementing the FS Inventory and Monitoring Framework April 5, 2000

2. Discussion Outline  Review FS I&M Framework  Overview of IMIT Action Plan  Timelines for Review & Adoption  Help needed from IREMCG

3. Inventory and Monitoring Strategic Goal Forest Service leadership is committed to using state-of-the-art methods and a systems approach to provide scientifically credible data and information that meet a wide range of business needs defined in collaboration with our land management partners.

4. Framework Ingredients  Build on 1997 Information Management Operating Framework  Build on Core Data Concepts from Core GIS, FIA, RPA, and FHM  Utilize a Systems Approach  Establish Clear Organizational Roles  Develop Plan for Action

5. Physical feature Definitions, Protocols, Methods, codes Tree, Douglas Fir, 32.6” DBH, 180 ft. tall, etc. Data collection Information storage Application Information Analysis, Evaluation, Summary Product Reports, Models. Assessments, Maps, etc. Data Base Inventory and Monitoring Protocols Operational Framework for Managing FS Resource Information (1997) 123456

6. Site Eco-Region National National Core Eco-region Core Watershed CoreSite Core Variables Embracing the Core Data Concept Watershed

7. Why Systems Approach to I&M ?

8. Changing Our I&M Investment Pattern  Currently spending money and addressing most issues at the “site” scale.  Shift funds to National and Mid-scales to address issues at more appropriate scales. $ $ National Mid-scale Site National Mid-scale Site

9. Integration of Protocols Between Scales  Essential for aggregation and exchange of data  Not subject to changing issues/demands  Provides “context” for decision making at lower scales  Leverages investments made at higher scales R1/4 Integrated Approach vs. Traditional Stand Exams

10. Focal Areas  Customer-Driven Business Requirements  Multi-Scale Ecological Framework  Collaboration  Communication/Accountability  Management and Organizational Roles  Protocols

11. IMIT Action Plan  Organized by Focal Area/Major Tasks  Working with the next 18 month “bite”  First Shot a Priorities and Sequencing

12. IMIT Action Plan/Charter Schedule for Adoption  Presentation of Drafts at April 18 ESCT  Review for 30 Days  Adoption at the May 16 ESCT

13. IREMCG Assistance  Review of Action Plan Representation from Stations/Regions/Area? Tasks and Focus at National Level? Effect on Station/Region Ongoing Actions?  Help on Work Groups for Tasks  Look for Linkages/Missing Pieces  ID Station/Regional Program “Leader”