Monitoring Program
Karst and Cave Ecosystems
Forest Plan Objectives and Monitoring Plan Questions
The following objectives, monitoring questions, evaluation criteria, and adaptive feedback mechanisms are identified in Table 6-1 of the 2008 Forest Plan.
ObjectiveThe significant cave and karst ecosystems should be maintained and protected Forest-wide. Natural karst processes should continue and the productivity of the karst landscape should be maintained. |
Monitoring Plan QuestionAre the biological, mineralogical, cultural, paleontological components, and recreational values of the karst and caves maintained? |
Sampling/Reporting PeriodAnnual/5 year |
Evaluation CriteriaEffects of management activities on caves and karst landscape: KC1.II. A, C, and F; KC2 I.A. |
Data and Inventory SourcesKarst inventory and monitoring |
Feed Back MechanismEvaluate management practices and change if needed; Karst and Cave Standards and Guidelines. |
Inventory and Monitoring Data and Reports
This section is a location where resource-specific inventory and monitoring data and reports can be stored and made available for review by Forest Service and other participating agencies, as well as interested members of the public.
Procedures and Tools
The Procedures and Tools subsection of this web site provides information on important procedures and tools used in Forest Plan implementation. These procedures and tools are provided on this web site to help ensure that they are applied in an accurate and consistent manner.