NR 44.04(8)(d) (d) For purposes of this chapter, a “regional analysis” shall be a broad analysis of local and regional factors based upon information that is reasonably available and is supported by credible scientific evidence, and shall, wherever applicable, include an analysis of the following:

NR 44.04(8)(d)1. 1. Land ownership and land use patterns;

NR 44.04(8)(d)2. 2. Cultural resources;

NR 44.04(8)(d)3. 3. Biological diversity, including natural communities and their distribution;

NR 44.04(8)(d)4. 4. Ecological capability data;

NR 44.04(8)(d)5. 5. Recreation resources and their use, capability and demand;

NR 44.04(8)(d)6. 6. Socio-economic conditions and benefits, including local economies; and

NR 44.04(8)(d)7. 7. Other issues germane to managing natural resources and public use, such as, on state forests, sustainable forestry.

NR 44.04(8)(e) (e) When appropriate, the department shall work collaboratively with other public land management agencies in the planning area to gather information and prepare a regional analysis.

NR 44.04(8)(f) (f) The department shall prepare a proposed master plan, revision or amendment for review and decision by the board. The department shall also submit a summary of the comments made during the public involvement process, a summary of any unresolved conflicts that remain, the department’s recommendations regarding the unresolved conflicts and any environmental analysis required by s. 1.11, Stats., or ch. NR 150.

NR 44.04(9) (9) General plan content. A master plan establishes the authorized management and development on a property, and only those management and development activities identified in the master plan may be pursued by the department. Specific implementation schedules for authorized actions shall be subject to department budgets, available staffing levels and administrative policies and may not be required by a master plan.

NR 44.04(9)(a) (a) A master plan for a property or group of properties shall include the following:

NR 44.04(9)(a)1. 1. A general property description;

NR 44.04(9)(a)2. 2. A statement of general goals and objectives for management and use, and a description of how the property’s statutory and other purposes and benefits will be realized;

NR 44.04(9)(a)3. 3. Management, acquisition, development and use plans, with appropriate maps showing the land management classifications;

NR 44.04 Note Note: These plans will include provisions regarding management and development activities and techniques and public use in accordance with the provisions of ss. NR 44.06 and 44.07.

NR 44.04(9)(a)4. 4. Supporting data and information, including:

NR 44.04(9)(a)4.a. a. A summary of the property’s resource capabilities and inventories;

NR 44.04(9)(a)4.b. b. A summary of the regional analysis for the property, and the issues considered; and

NR 44.04(9)(a)4.c. c. A summary of background information on the property, including its management and use history.

NR 44.04(9)(a)5. 5. When appropriate, a communication plan describing any steps to be taken to periodically inform affected or interested parties about completed or proposed management activities.

NR 44.04(9)(a)6. 6. Identify a department employee who may be contacted about questions or concerns regarding the property or the plan.

NR 44.04(9)(b) (b) Master plans may include an environmental analysis as required by s. 1.11, Stats., and ch. NR 150.

NR 44.04(9)(c) (c) Management established by a master plan for any management area may be more specific than that described in ss. NR 44.06 and 44.07.

NR 44.04(10) (10) Exceptions.

NR 44.04(10)(a) (a) The department shall respond as appropriate to public health and safety emergencies.

NR 44.04(10)(b) (b) Other than as provided for in this section, the board may amend a plan to authorize activities for the purpose of protecting public health, safety, controlling exotic species, the salvage of timber after a fire or other major disturbance, or to control significant disease or insect infestations that threaten adjacent lands. In making its decision, the board shall take into consideration the management and recreational use objectives and classification of the area and any plan provisions that address these circumstances, and shall notify affected and interested persons of the plan amendment.

NR 44.04(11) (11) Relationship with other department guidelines and internal directives. When internal department guidelines and directives conflict with the provisions of a master plan, the master plan shall control.

NR 44.04(12) (12) Plan review. The department shall review master plans every 15 years and make recommendations to the board. The board shall determine whether the plan is to be amended, revised or extended for another 15-year period. A master plan shall remain in effect until the board takes action to modify it. The department shall take measures to reasonably notify interested persons of a 15-year plan review, and then shall use an appropriate public involvement process to determine or examine issues related to management and use of the property and the need for plan revision.