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Chapters 1-5. Volume 2 contains the Appendices.
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| Preferred Alternative | Number of Pages | PDF File size (bytes) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Alternative | View PDF | 9 pages | 125K |
| Volume 1 ~ Chapters 1 through 5 | Number of Pages | PDF File size (bytes) | |
| Introduction | View PDF | 6 page | 255K |
| Table of Contents | View PDF | 18 page | 80K |
| Summary | View PDF | 33 pages | 548K |
| Chapter 1 ~ Introduction Introduction Geographic Project and Planning Areas Proposed Action Purpose and Need for Action Background Decisions To Be Made Public Participation | View PDF | 32 pages | 1.3MB |
| Chapter 2 ~ Affected Environment Section 1 of 2 Introduction Physical Environment Terrestrial Ecosystems Section 2 of 2 Aquatic Ecosystems Human Uses and Values American Indians Integrated Summary of Forestland, Rangeland, and Aquatic Integrity | View PDF (1 of 2) | 103 pages | 7.8MB |
View PDF (2 of 2) | 130 pages | 7.9MB | |
| Chapter 3 ~ Alternatives Section 1 of 3 Introduction Alternatives Considered But Eliminated From Detailed Study Development of Alternatives Considered in Detailed Mitigation Objectives and Standards Section 2 of 3 Table 3-5. Objectives and Standards Section 3 of 3 Comparison of Alternatives User's Guide | View PDF (1 of 3) | 79 pages | 9.5MB |
View PDF (2 of 3) | 50 pages | 630K | |
View PDF (3 of 3) | 90 pages | 955K | |
| Chapter 4 ~ Environmental Consequenses Introduction Effects of the Alternatives on Physical Aspects of the Ecosystems Effects of the Alternatives on Terrestrial Aspects of the Ecosystems Effects of the Alternatives on Aquatic Aspects of the Ecosystems Effects of the Alternatives on Human Uses and Values Effects of the Alternatives on American Indians/Tribes Effects of the Alternatives on Ecological Integrity and Social/Economic Resiliency Cost Analysis | View PDF | 221 pages | 4.5MB |
| Chapter 5 ~ Lists Interior Columbia Basin Ecosystem Management Project Team Distribution List Glossary Literature Cited | View PDF | 65 pages | 828K |
| Index | View PDF | 6 pages | 77K |
| Acronyms | View PDF | 1 page | 49K |
| Volume 2 ~ Appendices | Number of Pages | PDF File size (bytes) | |
| Introduction | View PDF | 3 pages | 284K |
| Table of Contents | View PDF | 11 pages | 105K |
| Appendix A ~ Scientific Background, Legal Guidance, and Current Plans | View PDF | 6 pages | 317K |
| Appendix B ~ Benefits and Risks of the Interior Columbia Basin Ecosystem Management Project | View PDF | 2 pages | 241K |
| Appendix C ~ American Indian Background Information | View PDF | 92 pages | 4.7MB |
| Appendix D ~ UCRB Public Involvement | View PDF | 24 pages | 470K |
| Appendix E ~ Special Status Species and Recovery Maps | View PDF | 36 pages | 1MB |
| Appendix F ~ Rangeland Materials | View PDF | 14 pages | 449K |
| Appendix G ~ Direction for RCAs and RMOs | View PDF | 25 pages | 804K |
| Appendix H ~ Guidelines | View PDF | 38 pages | 604K |
| Appendix I ~ Implementation Framework | View PDF | 38 pages | 663K |
| Appendix J ~ Terrestrial Species | View PDF | 14 pages | 410K |
| Appendix K ~ Rationale for Viability Compliance | View PDF | 42 pages | 663K |
| Appendix L ~ Rule Sets for Management Activity Levels | View PDF | 6 pages | 415K |
| Appendix M ~ Proposed Standards for Rangeland Health and Proposed Guidelines for Livestock Grazing Management | View PDF | 6 pages | 307K |