The LMP Process
- Before meeting with a landowner, a forester will review the LMP, getting the latest data on the region’s forest types, ecosystem data, species of concern, spatial layer data, and more.
- The forester meets with the landowner to better understand details around the landowner’s forest, the landowner’s goals and objectives for their forest, and any unique features that should be considered.
- Drawing from the LMP, the forester provides the landowner with a clear and concise plan of action. Like a traditional forest management plan, the landscape plan outlines steps to accomplish goals and objectives, as well as detailed information about forest types, soils, species, and more.
- A relationship with the forester is established. The landowner can now act on the forest management guidance given in the action plan, seeking further advice from the forester as needed.
- If appropriate and desired, the forester and landowner can proceed with an ATFS inspection and eventual certification or apply for the U.S. Forest Service Forest Stewardship Program.
