LANDOWNER CONTACTS FINDING ACCURATE CONTACT INFORMATION TIPS FOR

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LANDOWNER CONTACTS FINDING ACCURATE CONTACT INFORMATION TIPS FOR GETTING PERMISSION CONTACT PROCEDURES IMPORTANCE OF

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

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

FINDING ACCURATE CONTACT INFORMATION

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

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

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,

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

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. •

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

TIPS FOR GETTING PERMISSION

TIPS FOR GETTING PERMISSION

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 •

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

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

IMPORTANCE OF GETTING PERMISSION

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

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