The intent of the Virtual Workshop is to facilitate communication and collaboration amongst partners at the ground level. A floorplan for the house would show various rooms. Workshop participants in a given room convene to exchange ideas and discuss a particular topic. A room may be divided into sub-rooms as a topic expands. Several rooms may alternatively combine into a super-room as topics merge or integrate.
People visit rooms of their choice.
Top Premise Taking an ecological approach to managing the nations lands and resources requires good communication, coordination, and collaboration amonst a wide variety of interests. Today, with the different histories, cultures, missions, and technologies of the various government agencies and NGOs, that is a difficult challenge. The USDA Forest Service is sponsoring this initial exploratory prototype. Other organizations are encouraged to also join as sponsors. The payoff lies in the ability to network, share, and collaborate across organizational, geographical, and functional boundaries.