Although every contention made by you may not be cited in this decision, all of your concerns have been considered. My review of the concerns focused upon compliance of the Regional Forester's decision with law, regulation, and policy. By copy of this letter we are notifying all parties to the appeal of this decision. The Black Hills Revised Plan is a programmatic framework for management of an administrative unit of the National Forest System. Revised Plan, pp.
Goals describe a desired end result and are normally expressed in broad general terms.
First, a site-specific action . Next, the action is subject to NEPA and NFMA analysis and public comment. Finally, the Forest Service must adopt the action. Therefore, approval of the Revised Plan does not mandate any project decisions. Finally, the Revised Plan establishes monitoring requirements to help determine how well the standards and management direction are working and whether the goals remain appropriate throughout the plan period.