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Dwarf Forest January 2009 Interpretive and Conservation Education Master Plan An extensive network of like-minded associations supports these programs to ensure proper communication and integrated involvement with local and federal agencies and non-government organizations (NGOs) throughout Puerto Rico and the Caribbean basin. Many of these vital networking efforts are enabled through taking maximum advantage of available “state-of-theart” electronic and communications installations. El Yunque NF Interpretive/CE Goals, Objectives and Outcomes This section provides a general overview of internal goals, objectives and outcomes, while describing in more detail, the external goals, objectives and outcomes of the El Yunque NF Interpretation/CE programs. Internal goals are general statements of direction for all interpretive/conservation education services. They help define the agency vision and mission. The mission of the USDA Forest Service is based upon the relationship between our nation’s people and their natural and cultural resource heritage. This relationship is founded on the principles of sustaining our natural and cultural resources for future generations, producing programs and products that will encourage personal and community well-being, and providing economic wealth for the nation. Internal goals are specific to visitors and the agency; they were developed by the Interpretive/CE Core Team, with able assistance from EYNF “Front Liners” and an elite group of community advisors. Measurable objectives help the Forest’s managers determine when the goals of the plan are successful. These objectives also guide the development of the interpretive message and should be used in evaluating the final product upon completion. External goals describe what the El Yunque National Forest will provide to visitors through interpretive/conservation education services. They will develop programs and products to encourage public appreciation and support for the Forest’s mission. External Objectives are what planned Interpretation and Conservation Education services the El Yunque NF will provide to local and off-island visitors and to school, community and NGO audiences. The list of goals, objectives and hoped for outcomes shown below are broad in scope; suggestions for further site-specific project refinement and development is described elsewhere in this plan. El Yunque National Forest 42
January 2009 Interpretation and Conservation Education Master Plan Table 12 - El Yunque NF Interpretive Goals, Objectives and Outcomes Goals Objectives Desired Outcomes To promote customer satisfaction by encouraging safe and enjoyable Forest experiences that orient visitors towards services, points of interest and facilities. Promote the wise use and stewardship of the El Yunque NF and all other tropical forests. To provide personal and nonpersonal (media) visitor information and interpretative programs at existing natural and cultural sites within the forest; to develop new sites (or refurbish old sites) that highlight the Forest’s natural and cultural resources, to satisfy predicted Forest visitation expansion. To provide interpretive and educational messages that encourage protection of the Forest’s resources and visitor safety. Visitors can easily find desired recreation, natural and cultural areas in the Forest; Visitors observe Forest rules and regulations and actively engage in ethical conservation practices; Visitors are provided with an ample variety of natural, cultural and recreational opportunities. Visitors and external audiences should show increased interest and participation in Forest-related activities; Visitors and external audiences should demonstrate increasing knowledge of the Forest’s natural and cultural resource issues, when attending public meetings or when providing input to planning efforts: Audiences across jurisdictional lines should be aware that Forest management practices are evolving because of advances in technology, changes in national priorities, the increasing importance of public influence on policy and differing resource requirements. 43 El Yunque National Forest Baño Grande Dam
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