Appendix 2

GOAL 1: Restore, Sustain, and Enhance the Nation’s Forests and Grasslands

Objective 1.1 Reduce the risk to communities and natural resources from wildfire

Objective 1.2 Suppress wildfires efficiently and effectively

Objective 1.3 Build community capacity to suppress and reduce losses from wildfires

Objective 1.4 Reduce the adverse impacts from invasive and native species, pests, and diseases

Objective 1.5 Restore and maintain healthy watersheds and diverse habitats

GOAL 2: Provide and Sustain Benefits to the American People

Objective 2.1: The National Forests provide a reliable supply of forest products over time that: 1) is consistent with achieving desired conditions on NFS lands and 2) helps maintain or create processing capacity and infrastructure in local communities

Objective 2.2 The National Forests and Grasslands provide a reliable supply of rangeland products over time that: 1) is consistent with achieving desired conditions on NFS lands and 2) helps support ranching in local communities

Objective 2.3 Help meet energy resource needs

Objective 2.4 Promote market-based conservation and stewardship of ecosystem services

GOAL 3: Conserve Open Space

Objective 3.1 Protect forests and grasslands from conversion to other uses

Objective 3.2 Assist private landowners and communities in maintaining and managing their land as sustainable forests and grasslands

GOAL 4: Sustain and Enhance Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

Objective 4.1 Improve the quality and availability of outdoor recreation experiences

Objective 4.2 Secure legal entry to national forest lands and waters

Objective 4.3 Improve the management of off-highway vehicle use

GOAL 5: Maintain Basic Management Capabilities of the Forest Service

Objective 5.1 Improve accountability through effective strategic and land management planning and efficient use of data and technology in resource management

Objective 5.2 Improve the administration of National Forest lands and facilities in support of the agency's mission

GOAL 6: Engage Urban America with Forest Service Programs

Objective 6.1 Promote conservation education to increase environmental literacy through partnerships with groups that benefit and educate urban populations

Objective 6.2 Improve management of urban and community forests to provide a wide range of public benefits

GOAL 7: Provide Science-based Applications and Tools for Sustainable Natural Resources Management

Objective 7.1 Increase the use of applications and tools developed by Forest Service Research and Development and the Technology Development Centers


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