Regional Ecosystem Office
333 SW 1st P.O. Box 3623
Portland, Oregon 97208-3623
Website: www.reo.gov E-Mail: REOmail@or.blm.gov
Phone: 503-808-2165 FAX: 503-808-2163
Memorandum
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Date: |
March 14, 2005 |
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To: |
Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (see attached distribution list) |
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From: |
/s/Anne Badgley, Executive Director |
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Subject: |
INTERGOVERNMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE CONFERENCE CALL AGENDA & PREWORK FOR MARCH 17, 2005 |
Toll Free Conference Call Number: 1-xxx-xxx-xxxx; Passcode:
xxxxxx
Time: 9 - 11 a.m.
Enclosed please find a proposed agenda and pre-work for the Thursday, March 17, 2005 Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (IAC) informational conference call. The purpose of the call is to provide members with an overview of the upcoming Northwest Forest Plan Science Conference, answer questions committee members might have, and begin thinking about our follow-up discussions planned for the April 21 IAC meeting.
Some brief prework for the call has been attached for your information. Additional detailed information about the conference can be found on the Regional Ecosystem Office website (http://www.reo.gov) or through Oregon State University College of Forestry site (http://outreach.cof.orst.edu/nwforestplan/index.php).
In the past we have employed a couple of techniques that help support the conference call process. This includes introductions, letting folks know if you need to leave early, etc. A copy of the conference call protocol has been added to the agenda page for your information.
If you have any questions regarding this meeting or the attached materials,
please contact Kath Collier (503-808-2179), or me (503-808-2165). I look forward
to talking with you.
Enclosures:
1 - March Conference Call Agenda and Pre-Work Materials (3pp)
2 - DRAFT AGENDA: Conference on Science and the Northwest Forest Plan: Knowledge
Gained Over a Decade (5pp)
cc: Presenters, REO Staff
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Distribution List for IAC
California
John Woolley, California State Association of Counties
Joan Smith (Alt)
Oregon
Lance Clark, Office of the Governor
Kevin Birch (Alt)
Rocky McVay, Association of Oregon & California Counties
Gil Riddell (Alt)
Washington
Bruce Crawford, Office of the Governor
John Mankowski (Alt)
Al McKee, Washington State Association of Counties
Daniel Cothren (Alt)
Tribes
Merv George Jr., California Indian Forest and Fire Management Council
Nolan C. Colegrove (Alt)
David Herrera, Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission
Bruce Davies (Alt)
George Smith, Intertribal Timber Council
Donald Motanic (Alt)
California
Crawford Tuttle, Resources Agency, State of California
Cathy Bleier (Alt)
Federal
Dave Allen, Fish & Wildlife Service
Terry Rabot (Alt)
Anne Badgley, Regional Ecosystem Office
Elaine M. Brong, Bureau of Land Management, Oregon/Washington
Mike Mottice (Alt)
Kent Connaughton, Forest Service, Region 5
Dave Gibbons (Alt)
Tom Fontaine, Environmental Protection Agency, Western Ecology Division
Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta (Alt)
Linda Goodman, Forest Service Region 6
Jim Golden (Alt)
Bob Graham, Natural Resources Conservation Service
Dianne Guidry (Alt)
Col. Richard Hobernicht, US Army Corps of Engineers
Curt Loop (Alt)
Jon Jarvis, National Park Service
Rory Westberg (Alt)
Anne Kinsinger, US Geological Survey, Western Region, Biological
Resources Division
Carol Schuler (Alt)
Robert Lohn, National Marine Fisheries Service
Mike Crouse (Alt)
Michael J. Pool, Bureau of Land Management, California
Paul Roush (Alt)
Dave Powers, Environmental Protection Agency, R-10 OR Operations
Socorro Rodriguez (Alt)
Tom Quigley, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station
Cindi West (Alt)
Jim Sedell, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station
Garland Mason (Alt)
Stan Speaks, Bureau of Indian Affairs
Alex Whistler (Alt)
Steve Thompson, US Fish & Wildlife Service
California/Nevada Operations Office
Phil Detrich/John Engbring (Alt)
Intergovernmental
Advisory Committee
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Time |
Topics |
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9 a.m. |
Welcome |
House- keeping |
Anne
Badgley |
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9:10 |
Status of IAC Rechartering |
Information |
Anne Badgley |
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9:15 |
Conference
Agenda Overview |
Information |
Becky Gravenmier |
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9:25 |
Monitoring
Reports |
Information sharing |
Jon Martin |
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9:45 |
Tribal Forum |
Update |
George Smith |
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10:00 |
Proposed April 21 Meeting Agenda |
Next
Steps |
Anne Badgley |
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10:45 |
Closing |
Q&A |
Becky Loomis Facilitator |
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11:00 |
Adjourn |
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Conference Call Protocol Tips and Reminders
All Participants
-- Identify yourself when you log in to the session and when speaking
("This is John....")
-- Let the other participants or meeting manager know if you need to leave
early.
-- Clearly identify when you are referring to a handout and where on the handout
you are referring to ("I am looking at handout 5, top of page 3, first
paragraph that starts with...")
-- Minimize distracting noises, such as paper rustling, tapping, outside noises,
etc.
-- Let the hosting office know if you cannot hear or participate.
Participants and presenters
-- To signal you want to break in to the discussion: Press a number key rapidly
twice (causes a beep beep sound). You will be allowed to break in at the
earliest possible moment.
-- Acknowledge when others join the call and want to comment.
-- If you use the mute button, don't forget to un-mute when you wish to speak
again.
-- Consider disabling the call waiting feature on your phone - if another call
comes in you may lose your connection.
-- Be careful if you put the call on "hold", depending on your phone
system, the rest of the meeting may be forced to listen to music.
Presenters
-- Distribute handouts and presentations, both automated and manual to all
participants; request them early enough to complete the distribution prior to
the meeting.
AGENDA TOPIC OVERVIEWS
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Topic: CONFERENCE AGENDA OVERVIEW |
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Sponsor: Tom
Quigley, PNW Station |
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REO Contact: Becky Gravenmier (PNW Rep) |
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Issue Statement: The Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP) Science Conference is right around the corner. Becky will be providing IAC members with an overview of the agenda and the goals and objectives. A copy of the draft agenda has been attached for your information. |
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Background: See http://outreach.cof.orst.edu/nwforestplan/index.php website for more background information. |
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Action Required: |
[ x ] Information [ ] Decision |
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Topic: 10-YEAR MONITORING REPORT UPDATE |
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Sponsor:
Tom Quigley, PNW Station |
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REO Contact: Anne Badgley, Executive Director |
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Issue: Jon will provide an update on the status and trend monitoring reports which will include an update on 10-year reports, progress on management implications, and science conference. He will also discuss key topics/findings in the synthesis report, and provide a progress report. |
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Background: This 10-year anniversary of the NWFP provides an opportunity to critically evaluate the effectiveness of the NWFP using monitoring and research results. These results will be presented at a conference in Portland, April 19-20. This evaluation has been done over the past 2 years by more than 60 scientists and senior agency experts and will be presented at the conference in the following reports: |
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Status & Trend Reports: § Status and Trends of Late-Successional and Old-Growth Forests. § Status and Trends of Northern spotted Owl Populations and Habitat. § The First Ten Years. Socioeconomic Monitoring Module (5 Volumes). § Status and Trend of Populations and Nesting Habitat for the Marbled Murrelet. § Preliminary Assessment of the Condition of Watersheds. § Interagency Resource Information Management: Issues, Vision, and Strategies. § Effectiveness of the Federal-Tribal Relationship. |
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Synthesis Report: § NWFP The First Ten Years (1994-2003): A Synthesis of Monitoring & Research Results |
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Most of the reports will have been reviewed through a scientific peer review process and be posted on the web prior to conference (www.reo.gov/monitoring). |
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Analysis and Options: This report is an important step in implementing adaptive management under the NWFP. The interagency executive team will be meeting with the IAC on April 21 following the conference to formally begin the step of considering the management implications of these findings. This periodic evaluation was recommended in the monitoring strategy and design. The RIEC approved the 10-year monitoring report schedule in September 2001. |
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Topic: TRIBAL FORUM |
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Presenter/Sponsor: George Smith or Other Tribal Forum Coordinator |
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REO Contact: Kath Collier (REO) |
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Issue Statement: George Smith or one of the other Tribal Forum coordinators will bring members up to date on the Tribal Forum which is scheduled for April 6, 2005, a the Portland Sheraton (Airport). |
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Background: The Tribal Forum will provide an opportunity for various tribal leaders to provide input on the effectiveness of the Northwest Forest Plan. There are several resources of interest to the Tribes both on Federal lands and adjacent Tribal lands. |
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Analysis and Options: This feedback will be interwoven in the Science Conference. |
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Organizational/Funding Implications: Some funding is being provided by the Monitoring program. |
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Action Required: |
[ x ] Information [ ] Decision |
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Topic: PROPOSED APRIL 21 MEETING AGENDA |
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Presenter/Sponsor: Anne Badgley, REO Executive Director |
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Issue Statement: Anne Badgley will provide a brief overview of the draft April 21 agenda, including some basic logistical information. |
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Background: On April 21, the IAC will have an opportunity to evaluate the Science Conference and key messages that they heard. The main focus of this meeting will be to provide feedback from the IAC to the RIEC on these messages and potential priorities as seen by the IAC members. |
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Action Required: |
[ x ] Information [ ] Decision |
Conference
on Science and the Northwest Forest Plan:
Knowledge Gained Over a Decade
Draft Agenda
April 19, 2005
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PLENARY SESSION |
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8:00- |
Welcome |
Conference Welcome |
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8:10-8:30 |
Opening speaker Sharon Heywood, Supervisor of the Shasta-Trinity NF |
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8:30-8:45 |
Overview Jon Martin |
Overview of NWFP Monitoring Program |
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STATUS AND TREND REPORTS |
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8:45-9:50 |
Results Kirsten
Gallo, |
Overview of findings from Status/Trend Reports
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9:50-10:05 |
Break |
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10:05-10:55 |
Results Susan
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Continue Overview of findings from S/T Reports
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10:55-11:15 |
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11:15am-12:00pm |
Status & Trend Report Results Concurrent Sessions (2 presentations ) See attachment 1 for presentations and speakers. * |
Watershed Condition
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Owls |
LSOG |
Murrelet |
Socio-economic |
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12:00-1:00pm |
Lunch |
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1:00-2:15 |
Status & Trend Report Results Concurrent Sessions (3 presentations) See attachment 1 for presentations and speakers.* |
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2:15-2:45 |
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SYNTHESIS REPORT |
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2:45-4:00 |
Synthesis Report Overview Panel
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An Overview of the Key Findings from the Panelists: Richard
Haynes, Panel Lead (Forest Service- PNW Research Station) |
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4:00-5:00 |
Science Topic I
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Conservation Approaches: Implications and Challenges in Conserving Biological Diversity Under the Northwest Forest Plan Bruce G. Marcot (Forest Service- PNW Research Station) and Randy Molina (Forest Service- PNW Research Station) Sustainability Assessments in Forest Plan Revisions: Building a Framework for Assessing Ecological Conditions to Support Species Diversity Kim Mellen (Forest Service R6) Genetics of the Spotted Owl Sue Haig (USGS- BRD) |
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5:00- |
Posters & Social |
No-host bar/social and poster session |
April 20, 2005
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SYNTHESIS REPORT |
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8:00- |
Science Topic II
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Dynamic Ecosystems: Silviculture For Ecological Goals John Tappeiner (Oregon State University) What Can History Tell Us About Forest Landscape Dynamics? - Fred Swanson (Forest Service- PNW Research Station) Watershed and Stream Dynamics: Implications for Aquatic Conservation Gordon Reeves (Forest Service- PNW Research Station) The Non-Federal Lands: Policy Frameworks and Human Behavior K. Norman Johnson (Oregon State University) Conservation of Old Forests in a Dynamic Landscape Thomas Spies (Forest Service- PNW Research Station) |
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9:40-10:10 |
Break |
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10:10-11:30am |
Science Topic III
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Adaptive Management and Monitoring: Adaptive management in the Northwest Forest Plan From a Researchers Perspective Bernard Bormann (Forest Service- PNW Research Station) A Local View of Adaptive Management Margaret Boland (Forest Service- Klamath National Forest Supervisor) Adaptive Monitoring: The Northwest Forest Plan Experience David Busch (USGS- BRD) Conceptual and Practical Considerations for Monitoring Biodiversity in the Pacific Northwest - Daniel Sarr (National Park Service) |
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11:30-12:30pm |
Lunch |
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12:30am-2:00pm |
Science Topic IV
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Social, Economic, & Human Dimensions: Trust and Social Acceptance George Stankey (Forest Service- PNW Research Station) Changing Definitions of Communities Ellen Donoghue (Forest Service- PNW Research Station) Alternative Views of Community Impacts Robert Lee (University of Washington) Alternative views of Economic Impacts Ernie Niemi (ECONorthwest) |
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2:00 2:30pm |
Tribal Forum Overview
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Key Discussions from the Tribal Forum |
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2:30-3:00pm |
Break |
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MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS |
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3:00-3:20pm |
Overview |
Overview of Management Considerations |
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3:20-4:30pm |
Panel Discussion
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Broad spectrum discussion panel on implications of monitoring results and new science Moderator: Al Matecko (Forest Service) Panelists: |
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