A Possible Decision Structure for Environmental Management

A flow diagram is presented that outlines the logic and data requirements for making decisions in the environmental management of a military reservation. Each block of the diagram is explained. Generally speaking, an activity to be conducted on the reservation can be carried through the diagram from the decision to conduct it to a choice of decisions: cancel, conduct in different region, conduct at different time, conduct alternative operation, or plan remedial action. along the way, data requirements are defined, reference sources are suggested, and damage to the environment and consequences of remedial action are predicted. Existing mathematical models are used when available, and development of additional mathematical models is recommended where appropriate.