Inventory - Background I. Introduction II. Inventory Procedures A. Background B. Route Analysis & Boundary Identification C. Size D. Naturalness E. Outstanding Opportunities & Supplemental Values F. Boundary Adjustments & LWC Documentation III. Planning Wilderness Characteristics Guidance for the BLM
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Inventory - Background
I. Introduction II. Inventory Procedures
A. BackgroundB. Route Analysis & Boundary IdentificationC. SizeD. Naturalness E. Outstanding Opportunities & Supplemental
ValuesF. Boundary Adjustments & LWC Documentation
III. Planning
Wilderness Characteristics
Guidance for the BLM
Inventory Procedures:Background
Inventory - Background
Wilderness Characteristics
Guidance for the BLM
What does t
his mean in
Alaska?
Background
ANILCA, Section 1320“…section 603 of [FLPMA] shall not apply to any
lands in Alaska. However, in carrying out his duties under section 201 and section 202 of such Act and other applicable laws, the Secretary may identify areas in Alaska which he determines are suitable as wilderness and may, from time to time, make recommendations to the Congress for inclusion of any such areas in the National Wilderness Preservation System….”
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Background
FLPMA, Section 201(a)“…prepare and maintain on a continuing basis an
inventory of all public lands and their resource and other values….This inventory shall be kept current so as to reflect changes in conditions and to identify new and emerging…values.”
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Background
FLPMA, Section 201(a)“The…identification of such areas shall not, of itself,
change or prevent change of the management…of public lands.”
Such changes are regulated through land use plans, as outlined in FLPMA, Section 202
Information sources prior inventories knowledge of current personnel aerial photography; other remote
sensing NEW INVENTORY
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LWC Documentation
Appendix B, Form 1
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FORM 1
Documentation of BLM Wilderness Characteristics Inventory Findings from Previous Inventory on Record
1. Is there existing BLM wilderness characteristics inventory information on all or part of this area? No (Go to Form 2)Yes _______ (If yes, and if more than one area is within the area, list the unique identifiers for those areas.): a) Inventory Source: ____________________ b) Inventory Area Unique Identifier(s):____________________ c) Map Name(s)/Number(s):____________________ d) BLM District(s)/Field Office(s):____________________
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Inventory - Background
FORM 1
Documentation of BLM Wilderness Characteristics Inventory Findings from Previous Inventory on Record
1. Is there existing BLM wilderness characteristics inventory information on all or part of this area? No (Go to Form 2)Yes _______ (If yes, and if more than one area is within the area, list the unique identifiers for those areas.): a) Inventory Source: ____________________ b) Inventory Area Unique Identifier(s):____________________ c) Map Name(s)/Number(s):____________________ d) BLM District(s)/Field Office(s):____________________
NV-030-113
Split Rock NE - 1980
Split Rock FO
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BLM original inventory 1979
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2. BLM Inventory Findings on Record: Existing inventory information regarding wilderness characteristics (if more than one BLM inventory area is associated with the area, list each area and answer each question individually for each inventory area):Inventory Source: ____________________BLM original inventory 1979
2. BLM Inventory Findings on Record: Existing inventory information regarding wilderness characteristics (if more than one BLM inventory area is associated with the area, list each area and answer each question individually for each inventory area):Inventory Source: ____________________BLM original inventory 1979
Unique identifier state code, office code, inventory
number NV-030-051 related to inventories from 1970s
Map Inventory forms
Always keep a copy in local office
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One file for each inventory unit
Unique identifierAPPENDIX A – PERMANENT DOCUMENTATION FILE
The permanent documentation file should include the following: 1. Inventory Area Evaluation: Appendix B. 2. Route Analysis: Appendix C. 3. Inventory Maps: Inventory maps used in conducting and documenting findings of wilderness characteristics inventories must be retained. Maps should depict the area’s unique identifier, boundary, and any photo points. 4. Photo Documentation: Documentation could include a descriptive log and photographs (Appendix D). 5. Supporting Documentation: Include additional notes, forms, and documents.