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What is the purpose of the Forest Action Plan?
To assess all forested lands and develop strategies for their conservation
When are states required to complete their State Forest Action Plan under the 2018 Farm Bill?
By June 2020
Who is responsible for starting the Forest Action Plan process?
State Forester
What values do the Forest Action Plan prioritize when assessing forested lands?
Timber, diversity, habitat, ecosystem services, water quality, and quality of life
What is the role of the State Forester in relation to the Forest Action Plan?
To start the process and provide oversight
How does the Forest Action Plan connect with water quality conservation?
By assessing forested lands and identifying priority forests for values they provide
What is the key objective of the State Forest Action Plan?
To drive forest management in each state for the next 10 years
Who is involved in the process of developing/updating the State Forest Action Plan?
State Forester and their planning staff
Why is public input important in developing/updating the State Forest Action Plan?
To align the plan with public demands and needs
What is the purpose of the Forest Action Plan?
To assess all forested lands and include strategies for conservation, protection, and management
What is the timeframe for each state to complete their State Forest Action Plan?
June 2020
Who is responsible for developing/updating the State Forest Action Plan?
The State Forester
What is a key opportunity presented by the Forest Action Plan?
To connect source water protection data with Forest Action Plans to advance the conservation of forests for water quality
Who is often delegated the task of developing/updating the State Forest Action Plan?
A planning member of the State Forester's staff
What values are considered in identifying priority forests in the Forest Action Plan?
Timber, diversity, habitat, ecosystem services, water quality, and quality of life
What does the Forest Action Plan provide for state priorities?
Stewardship funding and technical assistance
What would be a key outcome of connecting source water protection data with Forest Action Plans?
Advancing the conservation of forests for water quality
Who is usually delegated the task of starting the process of developing/updating the State Forest Action Plan?
The State Forester
Test your knowledge about State Forest Action Plans, which assess and manage forested lands in each state. Learn about the strategies for conservation and stewardship funding under the 2018 Farm Bill.
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