Appalachian LCC ISC Conference Call October 4, 2012

The Appalachian LCC Interim Steering Committee (ISC) held a conference call on October 4 to discuss and make decisions regarding several important topics including requested boundary adjustment from the Central Hardwoods JV, adoption of the Appalachian LCC Work Plan, expenditure decision of the FY 12 program funds, and consideration of request for membership to the ISC from the National Audubon Society.

Find below a list of information used by the Interim Steering Committee during this conference call:

Agenda

Discussion and vote on CHJV proposal to revise the LCC boundaries

Draft Letter Regarding the CHJV-GCPO LCC Boundary (See December 14 ISC Call for Final Version)

National Geographic Framework for Guiding Conservation on a Landscape Scale

Boundary Change Map for Appalachian LCC if CHJV Request Occurs

Discussion and vote to provide final review on the 5-Year Work Plan

Final Review of Work Plan Draft (See Work Plan Final)

Work Plan Supplemental Section (See Work Plan Final)

Task Groups and Task Group Objectives Identified in Work Plan (See December 14 ISC Call for Final Version)

Discussion and vote on three proposals for remaining FY12 Program Funds

Riparian Restoration Prioritization for Climate Change Resilience