Late-Successional Old-Growth (LSOG) in fire-prone areas (combined with #10 Post-Fire Activities). There appear to be more effective objectives and approaches for LSOG management in the high frequency and mixed fire regime areas based on new fire ecology and old-growth information.

Suggested implications: Consider revisions to the LSOG management in the high frequency and mixed fire regime areas.

Adaptive Management (combined with #6 Regional Monitoring and #11 Monitoring Funding and Importance). The vision for "adaptive management" has been partly fulfilled. There has not been as much "experimentation," with subsequent learning, as was hoped for, partly due to a perceived or real lack of flexibility. (Combined with #6 and 11)

Suggested implications: Find ways to increase support for taking measured risks.

Human Dimensions. Timber harvest expectations not met; predictions of how local communities and the economy would respond to the Plan, did not always materialize. The Federal role in the timber economy and in the well-being of local communities is different than originally thought. A lot of additional significant influences were not factored in.

Suggested implications: Develop a more accurate understanding of the significance of the contribution of Federal lands and resources to the overall economy, and to communities adjacent to Federal forest lands. Use the new information to help shape Federal planning, decisions, and policies.

Additional Factors & Considerations. The NWFP does not explicitly consider some significant factors affecting the conditions of forest resources (e.g., global climate change, invasive species, other vegetation types, etc.).

Suggested implications: Incorporate what we currently know about these factors, and take steps to address the uncertainties.

Watershed Conditions. New information on dynamics of watersheds that suggests there may be more effective ways to conserve riparian and aquatic resources.

NWFP Goals. Many of the NWFP goals cannot be achieved solely on Federal lands – other ownerships (and policy frameworks) also make essential contributions.

Suggested implications: Reconsider the NWFP goals for the Federal lands; give greater attention to contributions of other lands and policies.

Collaboration (combined with #13 Communication with PACs/PIECs). Collaboration among constituents has been a key accomplishment, the need for collaboration continues, and many "lessons learned" can be gleaned from our experiences. (Combined with #13)

Suggested implications: Continue seeking ways to improve collaboration. Make it more efficient; streamline processes, and build trust.

Regional Monitoring (Combined with #7). Lack of specific targets made monitoring interpretations difficult; 10-years is not adequate to see significant changes, and what new questions need to be asked? (Combined with #7)

Suggested implications: Revisit the monitoring questions; to address next decade issues, establish more specific goals and benchmarks, and seek better balance among costs, benefits, and expectations.

Post-Fire Activities (Combined with #2). The policy is unclear, and there are significant gaps in information. (Combined with #2)

Suggested implications: Clarify the Late-Successional Reserve (LSR) salvage policy. Develop assessments or research that will help resource specialists determine risks and effects.