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Regional Ecosystem Infrastructure Development Framework (REIDF) and Region Ecosystem Framework (REF)

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  Integrated Eco-Logical Framework   Manager’s Guide to Integrated Eco-Logical Framework
Step 1 Build and Strengthen Collaborative Partnerships and Vision ← → Build and Strengthen Collaborative Partnerships and Vision
Although differing in approach, Steps 2-4 both result in integrating conservation priorities, data, and plans with transportation and infrastructure data and plans.
Step 2 Characterize Resource Status, Integrate Conservation, Natural Resource, Watershed and Species Recovery and State Wildlife Action Plans   Create the Regional Ecological Framework (REF)
Step 3 Create Regional Ecosystem Framework—REF (Conservation Strategy and Transportation Plan)   Define Transportation and Infrastructure Scenarios for Assessment
Step 4 Assess Land Use & Transportation Effects on Resource Conservation Objectives Identified in the REF   Create and Ecosystem and Infrastructure Development Framework (REIDF)
 
Step 5 Establish and Prioritize Ecological Actions, Restoration and Conservation Sites ← → Establish and Prioritize Ecological Actions, Restoration and Conservation Sites

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