6 Forest landscape-level planning is coordinated and involves collaboration. Landscape level planning is based on ecological landscapes and involves collaboration between landowners, users, stakeholders and the public. 7 Public and private rights and responsibilities are recognized. Forest practices that achieve certain public benefits recognize and respect the inherent rights, responsibilities, interests and financial limitations of public and private forest landowners. 8 Forest research programs are effective and adaptive.
Information is provided by effective and coordinated, basic and applied research programs.
9 Multi-resource information systems are compatible and comprehensive. Landowners, managers and stakeholders have access to information systems that are capable of providing comprehensive information about forest resources. 10 Forest policy development is effective and supportable. Policies and programs focused on forest resources are developed and supported by processes that collaboratively move forward to resolve issues and accommodate a wide range of constituencies. 11 Program funding is committed and sustained.