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Note to presenters - This file is part of the FS Resources - PPT Presentation

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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