Abstract

Forest Plan Revision on the Inyo National Forest
Track: Forestry
Authors: Dan Yarborough

The Inyo National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (LRMP or Forest Plan) was completed in 1988, and has been amended multiple times since then. The LRMP provides broad, multiple resource management direction to guide the management of forest resources over the 10-15 year planning period.

The Inyo National Forest is one of three National Forests in California revising its Forest Plan using the 2012 National Forest System Planning Rule. The forest expects to complete plan revision over a three-year time period, starting in February of 2013. In the first year, the forest will prepare an assessment of forest resource conditions and trends, including social and economic conditions; terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems; and recreation opportunities and access.

After completing the assessment, the forest will develop a revised plan and evaluate the environmental effects of the proposed plan as required by the National Environmental Policy Act. The public, Federal and State agencies, local governments, tribes, and scientists, and others will all be invited to participate in the plan revision process.