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Mountain Summit: Creating a Positive Future for our Forests and Communities
Mary Corrigan , Peggy Holman , Otis Wollan , Gifford Pinchot
San Bernardino National Forest Association
Redlands, CA
2003, Jun
Annotation: The Mountain Summit: Creating Positive Futures for Our Forests and Communties
June 27-29, 2003
University of Redlands, Orton Center
Community groups and government agencies – at the invitation of the U.S. Forest Service administration in San Bernardino – held a meeting that brought together more than 200 people to develop short and long-term action plans for the future of the forest. The design for the three days was based on Appreciative Inquiry methods.
The following vision and principles were developed at the summit.
A vision paints a picture of a desired future. The design principles add detail, describing the elements that can bring that future about by guiding decision making and action.
Please give us your feedback by contacting Laura Dyberg at info@mtnrimfsc.org.
The Vision:
- A balanced ecosystem is essential for all aspects of vibrant, healthy forests and viable mountain communities.
The nine principles address:
Healthy ecosystems
Natural Resources
Ecological resilience
Stewardship
Science
Capacity
Funding Resources
Coordinated Governance
Our behavior
The principles:
Key factors in land management decisions for Healthy mountain ecosystems are:
o Sustainability
o Biological diversity
o Productivity
o Indigenous species
o Resource conservation and restoration
o Acknowledgment of fire as a natural component
Responsible, efficient use of natural resources promotes improved air and water quality and water quantity for the communities and natural environment.
An open forest with healthy tree spacing supports wildlands and mountain communities that are ecologically resilient and at low risk of catastrophic wildfires.
Care and stewardship of our mountains and forests requires education, conservation and community involvement.
Based on peer reviewed science, environmental laws are streamlined, balanced and designed to sustain a healthy forest.
Capacities of the mountains are recognized and understood, established and supported.
Funding and other resources integral to the implementation our plans are identified and available.
Decision making is timely, inclusive, collaborative, informed, delivered and implemented through coordinated governance.
Responsible behavior contributes to a multi-use forest in which all living systems experience an enhanced quality of life.
For additional information contact:
Peggy Holman: peggy@opencirclecompany.com
Otis Wollan: otis@foothill.net
Gifford Pinchot: gif@pinchot.com
Mary Corrigan: Marydraws@aol.com
For more information and details see the online resources and the resource files below.
Online Resources:
Mountain Summit Vision
Mountain Summit in the News
Resource Files:
Mountain Summit Overview Design and outcomes (doc )
Mountain Summit Design (doc )
Workbook For the Summit (doc )
Planning meeting agenda for the Summit (doc )
Details and Planning Notes for Summit (doc )
Follow-up Meeting 2 months after Summit (doc )
Logistics and Planning for Summit (doc )
Summit Invitation (doc )
Post-Summit Report (doc )
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