Step 1.2: Define your current management objectives

The Adaptation Workbook is designed to help you think clearly about your existing goals and objectives. The rest of the process will depend on the information you provide on this page, so please think carefully and provide as much detail as necessary to capture your management intentions.

The Workbook requires at least one goal and objective for each category you created in Step 1.1. If you have general goals that apply to the entire property or to multiple forest types, you can enter those goals in the “Property-wide Goals” section and link them to specific land uses or management topics. 

If you already have a farm or conservation plan, you can use those goals and objectives as a starting point. 

For example:

A management goal is a broad, general statements, usually not quantifiable, that expresses a desired state or outcome to achieve. Example goals might be “Maintain and improve farm production and revenue” or “Mitigate greenhouse gases.”

A management objective is a statement of measurable, planned results. Objectives are like specific targets for achieving the overall goal. Example objectives might be “Expand herd from 800 to 950 animals over next 5 years” or “Reduce annual nitrogen fertilizer use and associated nitrous oxide emissions by avoiding applications on wet soils.”

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