Planning

The Kaibab National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan sets out desired conditions, long-term goals and other large-scale guidance used in developing projects. Projects are planned and implemented to move from existing resource conditions to desired conditions.

The original forest plan was established in 1988. On February 3, 2014, the Kaibab National Forest revised its forest plan under the 1982 Planning Rule.

The revised forest plan guides the Kaibab National Forest in fulfilling its stewardship responsibilities to best meet the needs of the American people, now and for future generations. It provides direction in the form of desired conditions, objectives, standards, guidelines, and suitability; incorporates the best available science; and provides a framework for adaptive management.

Monitoring Transition

The current (2012) Planning Rule requires all forest plans to meet specific elements related to forest plan monitoring. In 2016, the Kaibab National Forest made administrative changes to the forest plan to align with the 2012 Planning Rule. The changes were specified in the documents below titled "Errata for Forest Plan Updates" and "Monitoring Plan Transition to the 2012 Planning Rule." These documents were sent out for a 30-day public review on May 9, 2016. 

Documents

Disclaimer: The USDA Forest Service recognizes that some of the terms found on these archived documents may be considered offensive to many. These terms are not representative of USDA policy but reflect the actual place names that were in use at the time of original publication of these historical maps and documents.

• Kaibab NF Land & Resources Management Plan (LRMP) - February 2014 (corrected May 2015, administrative changes August 2016)
• Cover Letter from Forest Supervisor, Heather Provencio - Sept 1, 2016
  • Errata for Forest Plan Updates - Aug 31, 2016
  • Monitoring Plan Transition to the 2012 Planning Rule - May 9, 2016
• Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Kaibab NF LRMP - February 2014 (corrected May 2015)
• Final FEIS Appendices - February 2014 (corrected May 2015)
• Notice of Availability - FEIS - Mar 7, 2014
• Legal Notice - Mar 7, 2014
• Record of Decision - February 2014 (corrected May 2015)
• Cover Letter from Forest Supervisor Mike Williams - Feb 25, 2014
   
• Appeals Filed:
  • Keeler Appeal
  • Ryberg Appeal
  • Center for Biological Diversity Appeal
• Appeal Dispositions:
  • Disposition Summary
  • Keeler Appeal Disposition
  • Ryberg & Center for Biological Diversity Appeal Disposition
  • Cover letter for Appeal Resolution Response - May 15, 2015
    • Appendix 1 - Changes to the Kaibab NF Forest Plan
    • Appendix 2 - Errata for FEIS and ROD
• Specialists Reports:
  • Air Quality Specialist Report - FINAL
  • Botany Specialist Report - FINAL
  • Soils & Watershed Specialist Report - FINAL
  • Vegetation & Fire Specialist Report - FINAL
  • Wildlife Specialist Report - FINAL
• Biological Assessment
• Biological Opinion

Background Documents

• Grazing Capability Calculations
• Comprehensive Evaluation Report
• Ecological Sustainability Report

Reported by Fiscal Year (FY)

• FY 2016-2017
• FY 2015
• FY 2014
• FY 2013
• FY 2012
• FY 2011
• FY 2010
• FY 2009
• FY 2008
• FY 2007
• FY 2006 (waived)
• FY 2005
• FY 2004
• FY 2003
• FY 2002
• FY 2001
• FY 2000

The Kaibab went through the forest plan revision process in 2014. Evolving scientific understanding, recent technology, and new challenges such as stressors associated with climate change have made it clear that the best available science is needed to inform land management planning. The Kaibab engaged its partners to use the best available science in the plan development and evaluation of alternatives. Some examples are included here.