Evaluation and recommendations concerning the visual resource inventory and evaluation systems used within the forest service and the bureau of land management

Abstract

This paper is an investigation of the Visual Management System (VMS) and the Visual Resource Inventory and Evaluation Process (VRIEP). Questionnaires were developed and sent to persons who were experienced with VMS and/or VRIEP. VMS has been found easier to under-stand and apply than VRIEP. The methodology of VRIEP has been found to he a more complete approach than that of VMS, Sensitivity levels in both manuals were found to he the sections most difficult to understand, apply, and in need of most improvement and research. Recommended are changes to methodology and criteria as well as the development of a system national in scope with regionally adjustable criteria.

Parent Publication

• Proceedings of our national landscape: a conference on applied techniques for analysis and management of the visual resource [Incline Village, Nev., April 23-25, 1979]

Citation

Grden, Blaise George. 1979. Evaluation and recommendations concerning the visual resource inventory and evaluation systems used within the forest service and the bureau of land management. In: Elsner, Gary H., and Richard C. Smardon, technical coordinators. 1979. Proceedings of our national landscape: a conference on applied techniques for analysis and management of the visual resource [Incline Village, Nev., April 23-25, 1979]. Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW-GTR-35. Berkeley, CA. Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Exp. Stn., Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture: p. 296-304