Forest management planning process

Step 1

Initiating the planning process

• The planner responsible for the SFRMP assembles base assessment information for the Section.
• The DNR forms an interdisciplinary team to develop the SFRMP.
• The DNR updates the webpage for the SFRMP on the DNR website.
• The DNR develops a contact list of public/stakeholders.
• Members of the public are informed that the planning process is beginning in the Section, given an estimated schedule, and told how and when they can be involved.

Step 2

Assessment and issue identification

• The planning team adjusts and supplements the base resource assessment information for the planning area and reviews the list of issues to be addressed in the plan.

Step 3

Draft plan

• The planning team develops general direction statements, strategies, and desired forest composition (DFC) goals in response to the identified issues.
• Management opportunity areas are incorporated into the plan after being reviewed and developed by local interdisciplinary teams and adopted by DNR leadership.
• The draft plan is distributed for public review and comment.

Step 4

Final plan

• The planner summarizes and develops draft responses for public comments received on the draft plan.
• The plan is revised, as appropriate, based on public input.
• A summary of comments, responses, and plan revisions is presented to the DNR commissioner for approval.
• The commissioner approves the final plan.