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Step 1 Describe the present situation . <br /> The piedmont of North Carolina is growing at an <br /> unprecedented rate . This growth is putting even more pressure <br /> on the areas limited natural resources . As the piedmonts <br /> population grows the diversity of the population grows as well . <br /> This diversity leads to new and varied demands on the resource . <br /> , Lack of historic use information as well as general lack of <br /> knowledge have led to increased criticism of forestry practices <br /> in , not only North Carolina , but the nation . <br /> A . What is the problem / need / opportunity ? <br /> The Division of Forest Resources has always held training <br /> and informational meetings to those involved in forestry . These <br /> meetings reached forest landowners , timber buyers , and loggers ; <br /> they seldom attracted individuals outside this group , and seldom <br /> integrated any dialogue between the groups . <br /> B . Who is involved ? <br /> The involved parties would be anyone who has an interest in <br /> the way the natural resources in the piedmont of North Carolina <br /> are managed . <br /> CO Why is action needed ? <br /> Action is needed because forestry is being mistakenly <br /> blamed for many environmental troubles . If this perception is <br /> allowed to go uncorrected then the true cause for these problems <br /> wIII not be identi f ied and they will go uncorrected longer . <br />