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Explore incorporating social and economic elements in management alternatives to mitigate effects and involve public input. Learn to expand the role of social and economic variables in land use planning objectives. Examples from planning experience and considerations for collaborative efforts and solution implementation.
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Formulate Alternatives Planning Step 5
Objectives of Step 5 • Incorporate social & economic factors into management alternatives, including: • Alternative theme, goals, objectives • Management actions, allocations, allowable/restricted uses • Refine alternatives to mitigate social & economic effects
Expanding the Role of Social & Economic Variables • Role of social and economics has typically been as impacts only • Social & economic concerns can be used to effectively influence design of alternatives • Collaboration / public involvement can be valuable at this step • Many ideas will come from public comment and local government issues
Examples from ICBEMP • Rate, targeting, and geographic distribution of benefits (thinning) • Degree and type of collaboration in implementation and monitoring • Degree and type of mitigation and monitoring proposed to address social and economic impacts • Addressing cross-jurisdictional issues What are some examples from your planning experience?
Reduce risk of fire in the interface area Increase motorized recreational opportunities in areas where impacts are acceptable Reduce user-cattle conflicts in the riparian area Prioritize opportunities leading to resource-based jobs and development in low-income areas Maintain areas where community residents have a strong sense of place Other Examples
Exercise 3 Social and Economic Issues & Alternatives