IFMAT-IV Report

Task F Findings and Recommendations

F8 Finding

Recommendation The mission of FIP (BoFRP) needs to be evaluated and adjusted to better adapt to the current needs of not only the BIA managed programs but all tribal programs. ■ The staffing needs to not only be increased, but increased with the technical skills needed to address the needs. ■ The business processes used in management of the CFI program need to be evaluated to increase the capability to service tribes on a timely basis.

FIP (BoFRP) is not able to keep up with the needs of the BIA and tribal FMIP needs. ■ FIP does not have the staffing or skills to provide to provide technical leadership in inventory, planning, harvest scheduling. ■ Results from planning inventories are not provided in a timely fashion due to the backlog and technology issues.

Commercial thinning project on the Spokane Tribe Reservation in Washington. PHOTO CREDIT: VINCENT CORRAO Task Findings and Recommendations 135

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