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Note to presenters - This file is part of the FS Resources section at: http://www.wilderness.net/fs/This presentation should be reviewed and revised as needed to match the training objectives and target audience and to insert local images where needed.The Minimum Requirements Analysis training presentations are posted in 6 parts which may be combined and used as needed:IntroductionBasis in Law and PolicyDefinitionsMinimum Requirements process Step 1Step 2Use of the MRA processUse of Traditional Skills and Tools
Minimum Requirements AnalysisSlide2
Minimum Requirements Analysis2-Step ProcessStep 1: Is it necessary to take action in wilderness?Step 2: What is the minimum tool or activity? Slide3
Minimum Requirements AnalysisThe Wilderness Act - Section 4 (c): Prohibited Uses
“
Except
…
as necessary to meet
minimum requirements
for the administration of the area for the purpose of this Act…”
Minimum Requirement == Minimum ToolSlide4
Minimum Requirements Analysis
What is a Minimum Requirements Decision?
Basic Definition
Minimum:
the least possible action, method, tool, etc.
Requirement:
a necessity
Process
Decide if
any
management action is
necessary
in wilderness, and, if so,
then
determining what would be the
least
amount of an otherwise prohibited use. Slide5
Minimum Requirements AnalysisHow is a Minimum Requirements Decision made?
The 2 Step Process
Step 1
:
Determine if
any
administrative action is
necessary.
The
minimum requirement
Step 2
:
Determine the
minimum
activity.
The
minimum toolSlide6
Minimum Requirements AnalysisStep 1: Determine if any administrative action is necessary.
Briefly describe the situation that may prompt action and describe why it is a problem or issue.
Example: “The trail bridge is out and replacement is needed because…(resource impacts, high use, no safe crossing, etc.)”
Avoid
: “We need to use a helicopter to fly in a new bridge.”
How is a Minimum Requirements Decision made?Slide7
Minimum Requirements AnalysisHow is a Minimum Requirements Decision made?
Step 1
: Determine if any administrative action is necessary.
A. Options outside of wildernessSlide8
Minimum Requirements AnalysisHow is a Minimum Requirements Decision made?
Step 1
: Determine if any administrative action is necessary.
B. Valid existing rights/special provisions in wilderness legislation (mining, access, water, grazing, etc.)Slide9
Minimum Requirements AnalysisHow is a Minimum Requirements Decision made?
Step 1
: Determine if any administrative action is necessary.
C. Requirements of other legislation (ESA, ARPA, NHPA, ANILCA, Dam Safety Act, etc.)Slide10
Minimum Requirements AnalysisHow is a Minimum Requirements Decision made?
Step 1
: Determine if any administrative action is necessary:
D. Other guidance (policy, plans, agreements, etc.)
Federal
Tribal
StateSlide11
Minimum Requirements AnalysisExamples: Other guidance (policy, plans, agreements)FS Policy, forest plan, wilderness, fire, weed treatment plans, species conservation plans, etc.Slide12
How is a Minimum Requirements Decision Made? Step 1: Determine if any administrative action is necessary to:E. Preserve Wilderness Character
-
untrammeled
(
uncontrolled, un-manipulated)
- undeveloped (removal of a structure or installation)
-
natural
(
restoration of natural conditions)
i.e. non-native invasive species treatment, natural role of fire, listed species recovery, etc.
-
outstanding opportunities for solitude
or a primitive and unconfined type of recreation
i.e. trail maintenance
Minimum Requirements AnalysisSlide13
Minimum Requirements AnalysisHow is a Minimum Requirements Decision Made?
Step 1
: Determine if any administrative action is necessary to support:
F. Public Purposes
- recreation
- scenic
- scientific
- education
- conservation
- historical useSlide14
Minimum Requirements AnalysisHow is a Minimum Requirements Decision made?
Step 1:
Determine if
any
administrative action is necessary
.
A. Options outside of wildernessB. Valid existing rights/special provisions in wilderness lawsC. Requirements of other lawsD. Other guidance (policy, plans, etc.)
E. Preserve wilderness character
F. Public purposes of wilderness
Conclusion:
Is any administrative action necessary? Slide15
Minimum Requirements AnalysisHow is a Minimum Requirements Decision made?
Using a two step process:
Step 1:
Determine if any administrative action is necessary
.
Example conclusion:
Some type of action is necessary
Then:
Step 2
:
Determine the minimum activity.
A. Describe alternatives
B. Compare alternativesSlide16
Non-motorized, non-mechanical, no structures, or installations, etc.Motorized equipment, mechanical transport, structures, installations, etc.Other methods or combination of methods that minimize prohibited usesNo action (optional)
How is a Minimum Requirements Decision Made?
Step 2
: Determine the
minimum
activity
(the method or tool).
A. Describe alternative activities (including mitigation)
Minimum Requirements AnalysisSlide17
A. Describe alternative activities (including mitigation)
Trail Maintenance Example
No Action
Proposed Action
Motorized Alternative
Non-motorized AlternativeSlide18
Minimum Requirements AnalysisHow is a Minimum Requirements Decision Made?
Step 2
: Determine the minimum activity
(the method or tool).
B. Comparison of Alternatives
Criteria:
wilderness character
heritage and cultural resources
maintaining traditional skills
special provisions
economics & time
safety
area-specific factors?Slide19
Minimum Requirements AnalysisHow is a Minimum Requirements Decision Made?
Step 2
: Determine the minimum activity
(the method or tool).
A. Describe alternative actions
B. Comparison of Alternatives
Decision:
What is the minimum activity?
The
rationale for the decision
must be based on
law
and
agency policy.Slide20
Primary Decicion Rationale:Requirements of applicable federal lawsThe Wilderness Act - preservation of wilderness characterUntrammeled, Undeveloped, Natural, Solitude or Primitive Recreation Opportunities
ESA, NHPA, ARPA, NEPA, etc.
Safety
Use and development of traditional skills
Minimum Requirements AnalysisSlide21
Minimum Requirements AnalysisNot Acceptable as the ONLY
Rationale
:
Cost and time constraints:
“Economics, comfort, convenience or commercial value are not standards of management for wilderness.” (Policy FSM 2320.6)
Avoid misconceptions about traditional skills Safety – traditional tools are saferEfficiency – trained crews nearly as fastCost – Comparable to motorized equipment
"Examine each question in terms of what is ethically and aesthetically right, as well as what is economically expedient." -Aldo LeopoldSlide22
Minimum Requirements Analysis
How is a Minimum Requirements Decision Made?
Use a two step process
Step 1:
Determine if any administrative action is necessary
.
A. Options outside of wilderness
B. Valid existing rights/special provisions
C. Requirements of other legislation
D. Other guidance
E. Wilderness character
F. Public purposes of wilderness
Conclusion:
Is the action necessary?
Step 2
:
Determine the minimum activity
.
A. Describe alternatives
B. Compare alternatives
Decision:
What is the minimum activity (method or tool)?
Use rationale for the decision based on
law
and
agency policy.Slide23
Minimum Requirements AnalysisHow is a Minimum Requirements Determination Made?
Now all that’s left is to get the appropriate review and approval and you’re good to go.Slide24