Planning
Understanding the planning and budget processes is essential in managing an effective ES&R program. Conducting pre-planning to anticipate the upcoming fire season and resulting ES&R needs is critical for the timely receipt of funding and the prompt implementation of treatments. In an office where ES&R is a frequent activity it may be advisable to hold a pre-season meeting to address issues and review the plan preparation process. The ES&R program must coordinate closely the renewable resources staff in the office, such as rangeland management specialists and wildlife biologists, to insure that any potential plans or proposals do not conflict with other programs or plans. The NEPA process must also before completed along with the ES&R plan.
Policies on timeframes for ES&R planning, funding, and implementation are very specific. ES&R treatments must be implemented, to the extent possible, before additional damage occurs to the burned area, immediately down slope of the burned area, or before undesirable vegetation becomes established. Treatments must be implemented at a time that will ensure a high or maximum probability of success.
Below is a flowchart that displays an overview of the ESR process.
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