NRE-FS-Natural Resource Manager (NRM)

NRM is the database of record for many FS assets and performance measures. Its use is mandated by the FS policy. The monetary and non-monetary benefits of NRM are comprehensive yet hard to quantify. A few are highlighted here. NRM Aquatic Surveys is the FS database of record for fish and aquatic habitat data. Data is provided to State Agencies responsible for monitoring and evaluating compliance with Clean Water Act. Healthy streams, lakes, and rivers benefit Americans from clean drinking water to diverse recreational opportunities. One in five Americans relies on water that comes from NFS lands. Species health and mortality data in AqS improve aerial fire retardant impact monitoring. NRM Buildings track utilization rates of building and energy related metrics allowing the FS to reduce its office space footprint saving taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars on leasing and energy consumption. NRM Access Travel Management data is the authoritative data source to document NFS Road, Trail and Area legal access (designated and restricted uses) to the forest, and for documenting management intent for trails. Data is used to develop MVUM,OSVUM, and IVM for public recreational use. NRM Caves allows the FS to comply with the Federal Cave Resources Protection Act. Data from NRM Dams is used to report FS maintained dam info to the Corps of Engineers for the National Inventory of Dams. The condition of dams on FS lands is a life, safety, and property issue. Constructed features such as dams, bridges, buildings, and water systems need to be operating at an acceptable service level. NRM Engineering Facilities Work Items is the FS system of record for deferred maintenance reporting. The FS is responsible for improving the conditions of America's Forests. NRM FSVeg is used to assess, plan, and implement treatments to improve forested conditions resulting in reduced fire severity and increased resilience.

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