Plan of Work - lisa test (2008) (APPROVED)
For reporting years: (2008,2009,2010,2011,2012), Created by Brian Krug (New Hampshire)
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(Show details)Situation:
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 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 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 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
Action Outcome: Planning and Reporting are done
Action Outcome: Staff Meetings are held and attended
Condition Outcome: Conserve and protect land, water and open space.
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 (Show details)
- 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:
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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 - Location: Belknap
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Learning Outcome: People UNHCE has difficulty reaching gain knowledge and inspiration through volunteers and improve or add good practices.
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: Landowners engage in developing conservation easements on 10,000 acres per year. (Show details)
- 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:
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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 # / possible 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 - Location: Belknap
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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: 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: Professional loggers increase skills and knowledge through the NH Certified Professional Logger program.
Condition Outcome: Critical wildlife habitats are protected in the state.
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: Professional loggers increase skills and knowledge through the NH Certified Professional Logger program.
Condition Outcome: Forests are a significant contributor to the state's economy.
Action Outcome: Natural resource professionals, including all NH licensed foresters are trained in a wide variety of natural resource topics with in-depth expertise and training to impact thousands of acres with a full breadth of forest stewardship and knowledge skills
Learning Outcome: Natural resource professionals maintain a high level of competence and credibility from UNHCE training.
Learning Outcome: Professional loggers increase skills and knowledge through the NH Certified Professional Logger program.
Condition Outcome: Staff Development occurs
Action Outcome: Staff development occurs
Inputs and Outputs
Program: Administrative Time (Show details)Outputs
Attend Staff Meetings (Show details)| Delivery method: | Group Discussion |
Planning and Reporting (Show details)
| Delivery method: | other- direct |
Engagement with campus - through joint projects, student internships, special class presentations, etc. (Show details)
| Delivery method: | other- direct |
Inputs:
Program: Forestry & Wildlife (Show details)
Outputs
Implement components of the NH Forest Resources Plan (Show details)| Delivery method: | Public Service Announcement |
Conduct, sponsor, co-sponsor or provide educational expertise for workshops, seminars or educational events. (Show details)
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| Original locales: | Belknap | | ||||||||||||
| This plans locales: | Belknap | | ||||||||||||
Landowner outreach to reach new clientele (Show details)
| Delivery method: | One-on-One Consultation |
Develop an evaluation and improvement process for follow-through on site visits. (Show details)
| Delivery method: | Group Discussion |
Develop materials to help landowners make informed decisons when selling timber and disseminate these materials through town offices and other means. (Show details)
| Delivery method: | other-indirect |
Inputs:
Program: Individual Staff Professional Development Plans (Show details)
Total numbers for plan:
| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |
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| Days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Integrated Research | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Multistate | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seasonal Staff Days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Plan History
| Date | Person |
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| 04/28/2008 | Plan created as copy by Lisa Townson |
| 04/28/2008 | Review requested by Brian Krug |
| 04/28/2008 | Approved by Juli Brussell |
| 01/09/2009 | Archived by Lisa Townson |
