Alternative Formulation Sample Clauses

Alternative Formulation. The MT will ensure that all action alternatives are formulated in a manner which will resolve the planning issues, meet the purpose and need of the planning effort and can be realistically implemented. While it is too early in the process to identify specific alternatives, the following alternative concepts or themes are provided as food for thought, and to stimulate involvement in the alternative development process. • The No Action Alternative will be represented by the existing management decisions. This alternative is required by the CEQ. -represents continuation of current management; and -provides a baseline for comparing the other alternatives and the effects of their implementation. • Alternative Two could be formulated to provide emphasis and focus for : -production of mineral resources; and -production of forage and use of public lands for grazing • Alternative Three could be formulated to provide emphasis and focus for: -use of the public lands for recreation by maintaining the spectrum of recreational opportunities now present; -production of wildlife habitat and protection of specialized wildlife habitats; and -preservation of watershed values through protection of certain soil resources. • Alternative Four could be formulated to provide for focus and emphasis for: -preservation of natural succession of plant communities by minimizing surface disturbance; -protection of cultural resources beyond the requirements of law; and -increasing the extent of areas available for primitive uses.