LANDOWNER CONTACTS FINDING ACCURATE CONTACT INFORMATION TIPS FOR

PERMISSION, VERBAL OR WRITTEN, MUST BE OBTAINED FOR ALL PLOTS THAT REQUIRE ACCESS. THIS

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PLOT PACKET INFORMATION • Parcel and ownership info may or may not be provided

COURTHOUSE INFORMATION • First step in gathering information • Many counties have online parcel

SEARCH ENGINE TIPS • Use more than one search engine • Boolean Operators (AND,

USEFUL PEOPLE-SEARCH WEBSITES TO SEARCH FOR EMAIL, ADDRESSES OR PHONE NUMBERS • fastpeoplesearch. com

BE CREATIVE IN YOUR SEARCH • Social Media: Facebook, Linked. In, Google+, etc. •

FOREST INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS AND YOU AVAILABLE AT www. fia. fs. fed. us

MAINTAIN PROFESSIONALISM • Always be respectful and polite • Keep a professional appearance •

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS • Use a professional email address • Ensure accuracy of your correspondence

EASING LANDOWNER CONCERNS • Landowner Information section of NRS FIA page https: //www. nrs.

Hello? Is it me you’re looking for? CONTACT PROCEDURES

DOCUMENTING CONTACT ATTEMPTS PLOT SHEET REQUIREMENTS • Method of contact attempts • Date and

PERMISSION DOCUMENTATION PLOT SHEET REQUIREMENTS • Name of person who granted permission • Date

DENIED ACCESS DOCUMENTATION PLOT SHEET REQUIREMENTS • Name of person who denied access •

BEFORE GIVING ‘NO-CONTACT’ DENIED ACCESS CONTACT ATTEMPT REQUIREMENTS 1. Multiple attempts to call landowner

PAST AND FUTURE DATA • Data collected in the past will be irrelevant •

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LANDOWNER CONTACTS FINDING ACCURATE CONTACT INFORMATION TIPS FOR GETTING PERMISSION CONTACT PROCEDURES IMPORTANCE OF GETTING PERMISSION FG 9. 0

PERMISSION, VERBAL OR WRITTEN, MUST BE OBTAINED FOR ALL PLOTS THAT REQUIRE ACCESS. THIS IS A REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL LEGISLATION IN THE FARM BILL.

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FINDING ACCURATE CONTACT INFORMATION

PLOT PACKET INFORMATION • Parcel and ownership info may or may not be provided • Accuracy of ownership & parcel info varies • Review previous crews notes

COURTHOUSE INFORMATION • First step in gathering information • Many counties have online parcel and/or GIS searches

SEARCH ENGINE TIPS • Use more than one search engine • Boolean Operators (AND, OR, NOT, etc. ) limit, widen, and define your search

USEFUL PEOPLE-SEARCH WEBSITES TO SEARCH FOR EMAIL, ADDRESSES OR PHONE NUMBERS • fastpeoplesearch. com • zabasearch. com • intelius. com • beenverified. com • pipl. com • peoplesmart. com

BE CREATIVE IN YOUR SEARCH • Social Media: Facebook, Linked. In, Google+, etc. • obituaries • local newspapers • local post office

TIPS FOR GETTING PERMISSION

FOREST INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS AND YOU AVAILABLE AT www. fia. fs. fed. us

MAINTAIN PROFESSIONALISM • Always be respectful and polite • Keep a professional appearance • Respect the law, the landowners property and their wishes

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS • Use a professional email address • Ensure accuracy of your correspondence • Professional appearance of the letter/envelope is important • Certified Letter • Leave a letter with handwritten note

EASING LANDOWNER CONCERNS • Landowner Information section of NRS FIA page https: //www. nrs. fed. us/fia/landowner/default. asp • Proof that you are a contractor for the US FS https: //www. fs. fed. us/about-agency/contact-us/employeesearch

Hello? Is it me you’re looking for? CONTACT PROCEDURES

DOCUMENTING CONTACT ATTEMPTS PLOT SHEET REQUIREMENTS • Method of contact attempts • Date and time • Name, if left a message with someone else

PERMISSION DOCUMENTATION PLOT SHEET REQUIREMENTS • Name of person who granted permission • Date and time • Method of contact • Attach and scan a copy of all letters received *Don’t forget to ask about permission for QA personnel.

DENIED ACCESS DOCUMENTATION PLOT SHEET REQUIREMENTS • Name of person who denied access • Contact method • Date and time • Attach & scan a copy of all letters received • Reason for denial

BEFORE GIVING ‘NO-CONTACT’ DENIED ACCESS CONTACT ATTEMPT REQUIREMENTS 1. Multiple attempts to call landowner on phone 2. Send letter and postcard 3. Leave a note with letter and brochures

IMPORTANCE OF GETTING PERMISSION

PAST AND FUTURE DATA • Data collected in the past will be irrelevant • Time, money, and other resources wasted • More difficult to get permission again