1. H ELP P LAN THE F OREST ’ S F UTURE

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. H ELP P LAN THE F OREST ’ S F UTURE Stay Engaged Go to www.fs.usda.gov/scnfs/www.fs.usda.gov/scnfs/ –Notices of upcoming meetings –Summaries of past meetings –Draft and final documents –Contact information –Sign up for Email Alerts

8. H ELP P LAN THE F OREST ’ S F UTURE Still Have Questions? Contact Project Leader: Mary Morrison Email: mwmorrison@fs.fed.usmwmorrison@fs.fed.us Phone: 803-561-4000