Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals

Management Intent

SORP · April 23, 2026

Entry-level: Identify applicable laws and policies, site design standards, and desired conditions or goals for the recreation site, activity, or project.

Full Performance: Understand and use management intent in planning, project management, and operations. Convey management intent to staff, partners, volunteers, and users.

Expert: Define management intent based on laws and policies, site design standards, and desired conditions. Facilitate the shared understanding of management intent among decision-makers, staff, partners, and the community.

Filed under: Core Competencies Program and Operations Management Management Intent