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Executive Summary
The Executive Summary gives a brief overview of the key points in your plan. It can be written in "power writing" style so someone can easily and quickly learn the main points covered in the document. One to two pages would normally be the maximum length for an Executive Summary. The Executive Summary would be one of the last parts of the plan that would be drafted.
Example
The example below is abstracted from a page and one-half long Executive Summary
This document provides an overall framework for managing Rocklin’s urban and natural forest resources. It is based on the condition of the forest in 2003 and an analysis of trends that have shaped Rocklin’s urban forest to date and will continue to influence it in the future. The major portions of this document are described below.
1. Management plan for Rocklin's urban forest. This section discusses issues and trends that are likely to impact Rocklin's tree resources over at least the next 25 to 50 years. These include:
- Tree canopy cover increased from 11% in 1952 to 18% in 2003 (a 63% increase), due to protection of existing oaks and growth of both new and existing trees. Current and future issues ...
The management plan also presents community-based goals for managing and protecting Rocklin's tree resources. Objectives and guidelines for managing and protecting Rocklin’s urban and natural tree forest are provided for each goal. Major goals of the plan include:
- Establishing and maintaining target levels of tree canopy throughout the City ....
2. The current state of Rocklin’s urban forest and tree management practices. This section presents the results of surveys and other evaluations of Rocklin’s urban forest. The information is organized into six subject areas.
- Overall tree canopy changes from 1952 to 2002 - The increase in canopy cover over this time is largely due to ....
3. Involving residents in the care of Rocklin's urban forest. City residents play a major role in the planting and maintaining...
4. Funding sources for urban forestry. This section lists a number of external funding sources available ...
5. Technical guides for urban forest management. Section 6 of this document and several of the appendices are technical guides that describe
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