GUIDELINES 



In order to standardize the assessment process and the resulting 

 products, a number of regionwide production guidelines were 

 established. Included were the following: 



1. Factors to be Evaluated 



° Resident Fish 



cold water game and nongame fish 

 warm water game and nongame fish 

 spawning, rearing, and migration areas 

 sport fisheries 



threatened and endangered species 

 species of special concern 



° Wildlife 



migratory birds 



resident birds 



big game 



fur bearers 



small mammals 



endangered and threatened species 



species of special concern 



° Natural Features 



endangered and threatened plants 



unique plant communities and other recognized 



natural areas 



undeveloped and free flowing segments 



sensitive riparian wetlands 



gorges, waterfalls, rapids, miscellaneous geologic 



features 



° Cultural Features 



historic trails and sites 



archeological sites 



river related architectural sites 



° Recreation 



white water boating 



flat water boating 



river camping 



river related shoreline activities 



public use sites 



° Institutional Constraints 

 Federal, including: 



wild and scenic rivers 



wilderness areas 



research natural areas 



national parks 



roadless areas 



national fish hatcheries 



national wildlife refuges 

 State, as applicable 

 Local, as applicable 



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