Monitoring Program
Invasive Species
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 Forest has reduced the potential for introduction, establishment, and spread of invasive species and has reduced existing infestations. |
Monitoring Plan Question1. What are the status and trends of areas infested by aquatic and terrestrial invasive species relative to the desired condition? 2. How effective were our management activities, including those done through partnerships, in preventing or controlling targeted invasive species? |
Sampling/Reporting PeriodAnnual/5 Year |
Evaluation CriteriaAn assessment of changes noted in inventory of aquatic and terrestrial invasive species: INV1. |
Data and Inventory SourcesSilviculture inventory, state and private forestry invasive species surveys; Pacific Northwest alternatives to clear cut study. |
Feed Back MechanismEvaluate management practices and change, if needed; Timber Standards and Guidelines; and Invasive Species 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.