In addition to Mike, an Applegate AMA technical research and monitoring team will provide expertise in sociology, ecology, fire, wildlife, and many other disciplines. Unlike the Cascades AMA which has a rich history in coordinated research efforts, the Applegate is building foundation with partners. Using the existing information, recommendations from the assessments, and research and monitoring goals, an implementation schedule will be designed to outline projects needed over the next several years. Adaptive learning using research and monitoring are being incorporated within the projects so learning and adapting will be primary modes of operation. The science continues to accumulate.
Real challenges are on the people side of the equation.
There are communities of place and communities of interest. Of course, there are many more challenges. But they're all worth the effort.