1. Valles Caldera National Preserve
By John Castillo
Assignment 4 part 2
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2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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.