A Guide to Resource Management Planning on the Public Lands

Introduction

Resource Management Planning-Purpose and Use

Organization and Responsibilities for Planning

Principles of Resource Management Planning

Guidance

The Resource Management Plan (RMP)

The RMP: 9 Planning Actions

Planning Action 1: Identify Issues

Planning Action 2: Develop Planning Criteria

Planning Action 3: Collect Inventory Data and Information

Planning Action 4: Analyze the Management Situation

Planning Action 5: Formulate Alternatives

Planning Action 6: Estimate Effects of Alternatives

Planning Action 7: Select Preferred Alternatives

Planning Action 8: Select the RMP

Planning Action 9: Monitor and Evaluate the RMP

Changing the RMP

A Wise Investment in the Future

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