Plan of Work - Fred Borman (2008) (APPROVED) - Logic Model Planning and Reporting System

Plan of Work - Fred Borman (2008) (APPROVED)

For reporting years: (2008,2009,2010,2011,2012), Created by Fred Borman (New Hampshire)

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Situation:

From County Forester Plan:

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From Forestry & Wildlife:
University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension's Forestry and Wildlife Program has been caring for New Hampshire's Forests since 1925 through a joint program with the NH State forester's office. Since 1985, UNH Cooperative Extension has had a commitment to the NH Department of Fish and Game to lead efforts in wildlife habitat protection and enhancement in all par6ts of the state. Twelve county-based Extension Educators in Forest Resources and three statewide Extension Specialists in forestry, forest industry and wildlife provide research-based educational programs and assistance to an array of audiences. This effective statewide and local delivery system provides ready access to constituents.

UNH Cooperative Extension motivates private landowners to actively manage their land for long-term stewardship of natural resources. Extension programs in forestry and wildlife, agriculture, and water resources bring a comprehensive approach to solving problems and protecting resources through an extensive network of partners within the natural resources community. Long-term memoranda with the NH Division of Forests and Lands and the NH Fish and Game recognize Extension's lead role in educational programming. The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, Audubon Society of New Hampshire, NH timberland Owners Association, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farm Service Agency, U.S. Forest Service, NH Office of State Planning, Conservation Districts, NH Department of Environmental Services, regional planning commissions and county governments are all active partners.

Forest Resource Extension Educators, three statewide Extension Specialists, a Land and Water Conservation Educator and Community Forestry Volunteer coordinator provide technical expertise and information about managing forest and community resources to people in each county across the state. Target audiences include non-industrial private forest owners (NIPF), municipal and other forest landowners, natural resource professionals, communities, volunteers, NH forest-based industries and the public.

Over 188 components of the current New Hampshire Forest Resources Plan, mandated under RSA 227-I:8, are directed to Cooperative Extension for action. This level of responsibility is second only to that of the Division of Forests and Lands.

Stakeholder Input

From County Forester Plan:

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From Forestry & Wildlife:
A ten year NH Forest Resource Plan was developed by representatives from throughout the NH natural resources community. This included public agencies, business and industry, private conservation organizations, communities, academics, land owners, and natural resource professionals, public officials, and the general public. UNHCE was second only to the NH Division of Forest and Lands with designated responsibilities under the NH Forest Resources Plan. The foundation of the Forestry and Wildlife Program plan of work is in the NH Forest Resource Plan. County Extension Advisory Councils, external funders (NH Division of Forest and lands, NH Fish & Game Department, US Forest Service, Society for the Protection of NH Forests, NH Timberland Owners Association, NH Audubon, Nature Conservancy and others) public officials and clientele provided input into the plan of work.

Assumptions

From County Forester Plan:

From Forestry & Wildlife:
• Funding continues at the federal, state, and local levels so staffing levels permit implementation of this plan
• Staffing in the Forestry and Wildlife Program remains sufficient
• Funding is available to complete existing and new components of this plan

External Factors

From County Forester Plan:

From Forestry & Wildlife:
• Landowner assistance programs may come and go, adding or subtracting educational options and outcomes
• Economic factors affect landowners' short term objectives, markets, and opportunities

Outcomes

Condition Outcome: Administrative work is done efficiently and effectively

Condition Outcome: Conserve and protect land, water and open space.

Action Outcome: 20,000 acres of forest management plans are written up to NH Forest Stewardship standards (Show details)

Indicator : F&W1 - # of acres of forest management plans that meet or exceed NH forest stewardship standards. (statewide target is 20,000 acres) (Relates to L&W6)

Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
Evaluation plan: Track acres of plans and report to USFS annually

Indicator details for this plan:

	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012
# / possible	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0

Location: Rockingham

Indicator : F&W2 - # of forest owners who receive federal or state financial incentives for implementing conservation practices. (statewide target is 40 forest owners)(Relates to L&W6)

Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
Evaluation plan: Review of FSA, NRCS, NH Fish and Game,and UNHCE records

Indicator details for this plan:

	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012
# / possible	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0

Location: Rockingham

Indicator : F&W3 - # of new landowners engaged with a forester or natural resources professional for the first time or for the first time in 10 or more years. (statewide target is 50 new landowners).

Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coastal MA, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
Evaluation plan: Assessed through site visits, NH Tree Farm Program records direct contact with land owners and natural resources professionals.

Indicator details for this plan:

	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012
# / possible	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0

Location: Rockingham

Indicator : F&W6 - Increase the working knowledge of 1,000 people who influence the forest environment of NH through workshops, seminars, or educational events annually (Relates to L&W6 and L&W1)

Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
Evaluation plan: The Forestry and Wildlife program tracks workshops and participants and includes this in the USFS report.

Indicator details for this plan:

	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012
# / possible	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0

Location: Rockingham

Indicator : F&W7 - # of NH communities engaged in natural resource inventories or natural heritage assessments to identify natural assets. (statewide target is 10 communities annually) (Relates to SGWR16)

Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
Evaluation plan: Assessed via community-based information through CCAP, multi-community information and direct landowner contact.

Indicator details for this plan:

	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012
# / possible	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0

Location: Rockingham

Indicator : F&W8- # of acres in which landowners engage in developing conservation easements in NH each year. (statewide target is 10,000 acres)

Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
Evaluation plan: Assessed through community-based information such as CCAP, land trust records and direct landowner contact

Indicator details for this plan:

	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012
# / possible	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0

Location: Rockingham

Indicator : F&W9 - # of licensed foresters who increase business opportunities through referrals from UNHCE staff - thereby sustaining a cadre of private sector licensed foresters offering services to the public. (statewide target is 100 licensed foresters making 300 referrals)

Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
Evaluation plan: The Forestry and Wildlife Program tracks this information and includes it in the USFS report.

Indicator details for this plan:

	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012
# / possible	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0

Location: Rockingham

Learning Outcome: Increase the working knowledge of 1,000 people who influence the forest environment in NH

Learning Outcome: Residents and community decision-makers learn how to identify and protect critical habitats, elements of biodiversity and other important natural resources.

Action Outcome: Forest owners receive federal or state financial incentives for implementing practices, including management plans.

Learning Outcome: Increase the working knowledge of 1,000 people who influence the forest environment in NH

Learning Outcome: Residents and community decision-makers learn how to identify and protect critical habitats, elements of biodiversity and other important natural resources.

Action Outcome: Good stewardship practices are brought to areas in need of enhanced conservation practices not impacted by our programs in the recent past or as a result of landowner changes

Learning Outcome: Increase the working knowledge of 1,000 people who influence the forest environment in NH

Learning Outcome: Residents and community decision-makers learn how to identify and protect critical habitats, elements of biodiversity and other important natural resources.

Learning Outcome: The public increases awareness of the importance of NH forest resources enhances their connection to the forest and increases their support of forest stewardship.

Action Outcome: NIPF landowners, forest industry, natural resource professionals, organizations and communities use knowledge gained through UNHCE programs to develop long term management plans up to NH Forest Stewardship and/or NH Tree Farm Standards

Learning Outcome: Increase the working knowledge of 1,000 people who influence the forest environment in NH

Action Outcome: Residents and decision-makers make informed decisions about natural resources.

Learning Outcome: Increase the working knowledge of 1,000 people who influence the forest environment in NH

Learning Outcome: Residents and community decision-makers learn how to identify and protect critical habitats, elements of biodiversity and other important natural resources.

Action Outcome: UNHCE engages new NIPF landowners in using a public or private natural resource professional for the first time or for the first time in 10 years or more.

Condition Outcome: Critical wildlife habitats are protected in the state.

Action Outcome: Citizens adopt and use environmentally sound practices that result in protection of natural resources.

Learning Outcome: Increase the working knowledge of 1,000 people who influence the forest environment in NH

Learning Outcome: Increase youth awareness of the importance of NH's forest resources and enhance their connection to the forest so they make informed decisions about natural resources.

Learning Outcome: The public increases awareness of the importance of NH forest resources enhances their connection to the forest and increases their support of forest stewardship.

Learning Outcome: Increase the working knowledge of 1,000 people who influence the forest environment in NH

Action Outcome: UNHCE engages new NIPF landowners in using a public or private natural resource professional for the first time or for the first time in 10 years or more.

Condition Outcome: Forests are a significant contributor to the state's economy.

Action Outcome: Forest industry improves its ability to sustain its business by improving efficiency, markets and management

Condition Outcome: Improve the quality of life for people living in urban and rural communities by protecting and enhancing the natural environment.

Action Outcome: Citizens adopt and use environmentally sound practices that result in protection of natural resources.

Learning Outcome: Increase the working knowledge of 1,000 people who influence the forest environment in NH

Learning Outcome: Increase youth awareness of the importance of NH's forest resources and enhance their connection to the forest so they make informed decisions about natural resources.

Learning Outcome: The public increases awareness of the importance of NH forest resources enhances their connection to the forest and increases their support of forest stewardship.

Action Outcome: Communities identify and protect productive forests that contribute to water quality and the economy

Learning Outcome: Residents and community decision-makers learn how to identify and protect critical habitats, elements of biodiversity and other important natural resources.

Action Outcome: Residents and decision-makers make informed decisions about natural resources.

Learning Outcome: Increase the working knowledge of 1,000 people who influence the forest environment in NH

Learning Outcome: Residents and community decision-makers learn how to identify and protect critical habitats, elements of biodiversity and other important natural resources.

Condition Outcome: Maintain significant open space, including large, contiguous blocks of intact forest that remain under long-term consistent management.