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The Minimum Requirements Analysis (MRA) training presentations are posted in 6 parts which may be combined and used as needed:

• Introduction• Law and Policy• Definitions• Minimum Requirements process

• Step 1• Step 2

• Use of the MRA process• Use of Traditional Skills and Tools

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS

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INTRODUCTION

Managerial Values

• Project oriented, outcome based processes

• Time and funding constraints

• More efficient tools and techniques available

Minimum Requirements Decisions in wilderness pose many questions and difficult tradeoffs to “preserve wilderness character”.

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Historic agency mission, culture, and accepted management practices

vs.

speed and efficiency

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Law, policy, and agency mission provide conflicting and incomplete guidance and directions

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MORE CONFUSING AND CONFLICTING DIRECTION

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Decisions based solely on speed, efficiency, and mission don’t always have the desired outcome.

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Does the process obscure the real issue?MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS

Is the process a justification to disregard safety issues?

NO !

Safety First and

Always

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