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Conservation Planning Resources and Training Information

Planning involves more that just considering individual resources. It focuses on the natural systems and ecological processes that sustain the natural resources. The planner must strive to balance natural resource issues with economic and social needs throughout the planning process. To aid the planner throughout the planning process, conservation planning resources and training information are available.

Conservation Planning Resources

Field Office Technical Guide (eFOTG)
General Manual 180, Part 409 - National Conservation Planning Policy
General Manual 180, Part 600.5 - Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan
General Manual 190, Part 410 - Compliance with NEPA
General Manual 450, Part 401 - Technical Guides
National Food Security Act Manual, Fourth Edition
National Planning Procedures Handbook, Amendment 4

Training Information

Conservation Planning (000019) (Overview)
National Employee Development Center
Planning Training

Pacific Islands - West Conservation Planning Contact

John (Bart) H. Lawrence
Assistant Director Operations, Pacific Islands - West
Phone: 671.472.7470
Email: john.lawrence@pb.usda.gov

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