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Vegetation Subcommittee FY 06 Report
2006 Summary of Acomplishments
•Purpose and responsibilities of the group
To develop a process standard for a vegetation classification for existing vegetation to be used by Federal government agencies and their cooperators.
•Current Status
–Continual revision of the a 1997 Physiognomic Standard and the development of a floristic vegetation standard.
–Work plan for 2007 is on track and the work plan for 2006 has been completed.
•Accomplishments in 2006
–Development of a draft process content vegetation classification standard which combines the revised 1997 Physiognomic Standard and a draft floristic standard.
•Emerging Issues
–The development of an implementation plan and funding support.
–Support for travel to face-to-face meetings.
•Next Steps
–Brief participating partners and agencies executives of ongoing actions.
–Develop strategies with partner agencies and organizations for implementation support.
–Develop a 5 year budget to support to completion and implementation of the Standard and implementation plan.