Principle versus procedure versus....

[brandonnodnarb]

ALUM have 4 overarching principles:

Principles

The principles that underpin the ALUM Classification and the Baxter–Russell approach include:

• Level of intervention—the classification is based on identification and delineation of types and levels of intervention in the landscape, rather than descriptions of land use based on outputs. It also gives precedence to the modelling capabilities of data over monitoring capabilities and monitoring capabilities over descriptive uses.
• Generality—the classification is designed to cater for users who are interested in processes (e.g. land management practices) and in outputs (e.g. commodities).
• Hierarchical structure—the structure provides for and promotes aggregation or disaggregation of related land uses, the addition of levels or classes, and relevance at a range of scales.
• Prime use and ancillary use—parcels of land may be subject to a number of concurrent land uses. For example, a multiple-use production forest has the main management objective of timber production, although it may also provide conservation, recreation, grazing and water catchment services. Land use class allocations for prime use are based on the primary land management objective of the nominated land manager. Ancillary or secondary uses can also be recorded.

We have a longer list. I'd advocate for fewer at the principle level, more at the procedural level. I'll have a look...

[brandonnodnarb]

During our previous call we changed 'procedures' to 'best practices'.