These items do not change the direction or intent of the original plan, but rather clarify the direction. There is generally little controversy about these items. Goal and objective statements will be included in the Forest Plan to give direction on collaboration and public involvement as outlined in the new planning rule. Update the Forest plan to include direction on collaboration and public involvement specific to the White Mountain National Forest. This section identifies information that may be used to address issues and concerns.
Data is information organized for analysis or used as the basis for making a decision.
A related item, comparison measures, is data used to differentiate and select between different alternatives. These are actions needed to address issues and concerns during revision that do not fall into the above three categories. This section identifies public issues and management concerns that are addressed in the Working Papers for other revision topics. For each item a short explanation is included that discusses the rationale for not addressing the item. Hold an annual one-day Public Involvement Conference such as is done on the Jefferson National Forest.