How will the experience and knowledge of scientists be used to help local land managers make decisions?
52. Hailey, ID: This study focuses on using scientific studies of past and present conditions of our ecosystem. How will the experience and knowledge of these scientists be utilized to benefit “on-the-ground” decisions that local land managers must make? Will they serve as consultants reviewing individual situations to see how they can be brought into the improvement of the local ecosystem? Answer: The Science Advisory Group is working with the FS and BLM managers to transfer and share knowledge and understanding. The process is referred to as technology transfer. The Scientists are committed to having the information from the assessment be useful in future decision making. PUBLIC CONFIDENCE 53. Orofino, ID: The Preferred Alternative is partly based on computer model predictions, the Forest Service is 70% confident that they are 50% accurate on these predictions. How can the public trust that the Forest Service is using sound science behind ICBEMP and not political pressures? Answer: M
