Sources of Information for Assessing Infrastructure

This page contains links referred to from Forest Service Handbook FSH 1909.12, Chapter 10 – The Assessment, Section 13.6. Direction for conducting an assessment for a plan, plan revision or plan amendment is contained in that handbook. This page contains links to additional information resources and will be updated periodically.

Infrastructure

Forest Service information resources include:

1. NRM databases such as Infra Engineering, Roads, Bridges, Buildings, Dams, Developed Recreation, Trails, Facilities, and Real Property Management.
2. The travel analysis report developed in support of the travel management rule, Subpart A.
3. Motor vehicle-use maps (products of the Travel Management Rule (36 CFR 212), Subpart B).
4. Unit recreation facility analysis report.
5. Watershed Condition Framework.

External information sources include:

1. Non-governmental organization reports on access, proposed utility corridors, facility use, or the condition or sustainability of the infrastructure.
2. Comprehensive plans of Indian Tribes, States, counties or cities or plans of these governments focused on recreation, infrastructure, or transportation.
3. Federal highway plans and projects.
4. Relevant analysis or information offered for consideration by the public about social, economic, and cultural conditions.