Rio Grande National Forest Plan Revision - Assessments

The assessment stage is an evaluation of existing and possible future conditions and trends of the social, economic, and ecological systems within the plan area. This evaluation helps determine what needs to be changed in the 1996 forest plan.

There are 15 assessments that were grouped into the topics listed below. Individual assessment information will be posted on the topics pages as it becomes available. This information will initially be provided in draft form.

Topics

Air, Soil and Water                                                     Assessment 2 

Carbon                                                                        Assessment 4

Cultural and Historic Resources                              Assessments 12 and 13

Ecosystem Integrity Drivers and Stressors             Assessments 1 and 3

Fish, Wildlife and Rare Plants                                  Assessment 5

Lands and Infrastructure                                          Assessments 11 and 14

Minerals and Energy                                                  Assessment 10

Recreation and Scenic Resources                              Assessment 9

Social, Cultural and Economic Resources                Assessments 6, 7 and 8

Vegetation and Fuels                                                   Assessments 1 and 3

Wilderness and Special Designated Areas                Assessment 15