Section 1	Identification Information
Originator	Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Title	Directions for Natural Resources: An Ecosystem-Based Framework for Setting Natural Resource Management Priorities
Abstract	Contents: I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY II. CITIZEN PERSPECTIVES III. SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL FORCES: Demographics, Technology, Politics, Economic Shifts, Consumerism, Natural Environment IV. ECOSYSTEM STATUS, PRIORITIES, AND APPROACHES: Forests, Waters and Wetlands, Agricultural Lands, Sensitive and Threatened Habitats V. DNR MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: DNR Vision, Establishing Priorities, Resources Management Goals, Resource Management Strategies, Next Steps
Purpose	The plan provides primary goals for carrying out DNR’s vision of sustainability, a frame-work for priority setting, preliminary statewide resource management priorities that are based on that framework, examples of ecosystem-based approaches for addressing these priorities, and strategies for attaining DNR’s fundamental goals. It is intended to be a guidance document and does not provide specific directions on which programs should be emphasized.
Progress	Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency	The plan is intended to be a 5-year document, but portions of the plan will probably be refined or revised within that time period.
Place Keywords	Minnesota
Theme Keywords	Department of Natural Resources, Strategic Plan
Theme Keyword Thesaurus	None
Access Constraints	None
Use Constraints	None
Contact Person Information	Terri Yearwood Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Office of Planning 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: 651-297-5889 FAX: E-mail:
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Publisher	Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Publication Date	1997
Contact Person Information	Terri Yearwood Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Office of Planning 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: 651-297-5889 FAX: E-mail:
Distribution Liability
Ordering Instructions	Contact the DNR Office of Planning. A copy is also held at the DNR library.
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Metadata Date	07/24/1997
Contact Person Information	Chad Skally Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Division of Forestry 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155-4044 Phone: 651-296-0757 FAX: 651-296-5954 E-mail: chad.skally@dnr.state.mn.us
Metadata Standard Name	Minnesota Geographic Metadata Guidelines
Metadata Standard Version	1.1
Metadata Standard Online Linkage	http://www.gis.state.mn.us/stds/metadata.htm

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