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[COMMITTEE NAME] 2011-2012 [WORK PLAN / [Committee chair name], Chair ACCOMPLISHMENTS REPORT] in support of the NASF 2010-2014 Strategic Plan

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NASF has established a process to help committees define, track, and report goals & accomplishments consistent with the NASF Strategic Plan. Work Plans are developed in the fall, between the NASF Annual Meeting and the December Executive Committee meeting. Annual Accomplishment Reports, are submitted to the Executive Director by August 1 for inclusion in the NASF Annual Report and Executive Committee review prior to the Annual Meeting.

The template below includes all Program Goals and objectives from the approved NASF Strategic Plan and is designed to streamline the process of connecting committee work to NASF’s strategic objectives. Not all objectives will be relevant to your committee.

1. In the fall, insert specific committee activities and goals for the coming year under the most relevant Strategic Plan objectives, listing them as Task 1, Task 2, etc. Do not feel compelled to have a committee goal for each and every objective – delete those that do not have relevant committee activities beneath them. 2. Forward the completed Work Plans to the Executive Director by November 30 for Executive Committee review and approval at the December meeting. 3. Use the Work Plan as a working document throughout the year by inserting accomplishments under committee goals – this will result in a complete Accomplishments Report at the end of the year. 4. Forward significant committee accomplishments to the Executive Director throughout the year for communication to members in Member Updates and partners in the weekly newsletter. 5. In the summer, compile all accomplishments, change the header and file name from “WORK PLAN” to “ACCOMPLISHMENTS REPORT” and submit to the Executive Director by August 1.

NASF Program Goal 1 -- Influence forest policy Objective 1 – Monitor and influence the development and implementation of all forestry-related Farm Bill provisions

Objective 2 – Lead the annual development and implementation of interagency coordination efforts across the landscape.

Objective 3 – Ensure effective advocacy in the annual federal appropriations process to secure funding for priority programs and state forestry agency capacity.

Objective 4 – Promote state forestry agencies as the primary delivery system for federally funded forestry assistance programs. [COMMITTEE NAME] 2011-2012 [WORK PLAN / [Committee chair name], Chair ACCOMPLISHMENTS REPORT] in support of the NASF 2010-2014 Strategic Plan

Objective 5 –Create opportunities for more efficient allocation of resources to address national, regional, and state forestry priorities.

Objective 6 – Secure federal legislation and policies that promote the role of trees, forests, and State/Territorial Foresters in addressing ecological, social, and economic issues.

Objective 9 – Elevate the voice of State/Territorial Foresters on issues affecting state and private forest lands and policies.

Objective 10 – Ensure that trees and forests are recognized as a solution to climate change, renewable energy, water quality and other emerging challenges.

NASF Program Goal 2 -- Develop partner support Objective 1 – Create, expand, and maintain productive and effective partnerships.

Objective 2 – Advance NASF legislative and policy priorities through joint policy development with a broad array of federal agencies, tribal governments, NGOs, and others.

Objective 3 – Coordinate with State/Territorial Forester regional organizations to share contacts that help build coalitions and partnerships.

Objective 4 – Establish a national framework among agencies and partners to enhance cooperation and communication between federal, state, tribal, local governments, and private forestry interests to provide focus and commitment to priority actions. [COMMITTEE NAME] 2011-2012 [WORK PLAN / [Committee chair name], Chair ACCOMPLISHMENTS REPORT] in support of the NASF 2010-2014 Strategic Plan

NASF Program Goal 3 – Achieve effective communications Objective 1 – Maintain, and implement an effective NASF communications plan to collect and disseminate information to State/Territorial Foresters and external audiences.

Objective 2 – Provide internal forums for members and committees to share ideas and communicate priorities.

Objective 3 – Produce communication materials that convey accomplishments, outcomes and member priorities and influence forest policy.

Objective 4 – Coordinate and align state and regional messages to achieve a strong and consistent national voice for State/Territorial Foresters.

Objective 5 – Become a prominent voice in national and global forums related to sustainable forests and forestry.

Objective 6 – Ensure state and private forestry interests are represented in national campaigns such as wildfire prevention and conservation education.

Objective 7 – Develop media opportunities that feature NASF issues.

Objective 8 – Continually improve NASF’s online and technology capabilities. [COMMITTEE NAME] 2011-2012 [WORK PLAN / [Committee chair name], Chair ACCOMPLISHMENTS REPORT] in support of the NASF 2010-2014 Strategic Plan

NASF Program Goal 3 – Achieve effective communications Objective 9 – Promote and market the Educational Materials program.