Tongass National Forest
Federal Building
648 Mission Street
Ketchikan, AK 99901

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United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service.
Concern # 04 - 1
Concern Concern has been expressed that there may be inconsistent interpretation and application of the Forest Plan.
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Situation/
Background

In 1997 after the Forest Plan was finalized, the Forest provided a comprehensive training package to help guide interpretation and implementation of the Plan. The comprehensive training promoted consistency and efficiency across the Forest. Since 1997, employee transfers and retirements have contributed to the potential for inconsistent interpretation and implementation of the Forest Plan.

The training package used in 1997 is not current. Additionally, Forest Plan related guidance is not centrally located in a manner that is readily available to all employees.
Discussion
Strategy

Develop a Forest Plan refresher training package that at a minimum covers the material covered in the 5 Year Review, an overview of the Forest Plan components (including TPIT, SEIS, etc.), and a Strategic Q and A, all electronic based.
Priority Very High
Skills Needed
  • Forest Planner
  • Media Design Specialist
  • District Planning Staff
  • District Ranger
  • Forest NEPA Coordinator
Time Frame 3 months
Expected Outputs
  • Training package that at a minimum covers the material covered in the 5 Year Review, an overview of the Forest Plan components (including the SEIS), and a Strategic Q and A, all electronic based.
  • Develop a training delivery strategy (timing, methods, personnel involved).
Status In 2005, Tongass SO Planning sponsored a training session in Ketchikan, Alaska for employees engaged in project-level NEPA planning.