1. Welcome to Forest Coordinator Training
National Visitor Use Monitoring
Forest Service

2. Ground Rules Mute your phones Identify yourself before talking
Do not put the phone on hold
This training is for you! Feel free to ask questions at any time:
Ask on the phone
Type question in the chat box

3. Objective
To provide information and resources to regional and forest coordinators so they are able to:
Understand how NVUM results are obtained from the inventory design and fieldwork.
Coordinate forest NVUM operations on forests and districts.
Maintain high quality data collection standards.
Communicate NVUM needs (workforce, contracting, grants & agreements, supplies, etc.) with other regional/forest program areas and with districts.
Manage NVUM documentation, interviewer training, field data collection, and reporting.

4. Agenda Day 1 Day 2 Background Overview Technical Terms and Proxy Codes
Fieldwork and Backup Schedules
Preparing for Fieldwork
Q & A/Open Discussion
Day 2
NVUM News
Managing the Fieldwork
Preventing Mistakes