The process to complete the Agenda will include extensive involvement by key stakeholders, community constituencies and Forest Service field offices. The community forums will help the Forest Service improve upon existing relationships and build new relationships for the future. We want people engaged in understanding the goals of the Agenda and ultimately engaged in activities that support its implementation. Sixty-five participants representing a broad cross section of recreation and tourism interests, community interests, environmental interests and agencies examined all aspects of the draft Agenda. The mission and vision for the Agenda should be kept simple.
Partnerships are available for all aspects of quality recreation experiences and program delivery.
We may need to renegotiate partnerships for clearer expectations. An institutionalized approach is needed to build community relationships and aid in community development. Recreation needs to be tied to broader social issues such as family well-being, education, and quality of life issues such as smart growth. There is strong support for conservation education, particularly for land ethics-related programs. Services need to address demographic shifts and user needs and expectations.