This framework identifies broad priorities and focus areas for NPS investments and activities in natural resource stewardship and science that can be managed toward clear outcomes and evaluated for progress, effectiveness, and efficiencies. A major focus for the NPS is management of park natural resources across the system on a day-to-day basis. This daily management or “holding the line” will always be core to the NPS. Long-term success means both focusing on day-to-day needs and investing in stewardship and science in dynamic critical areas to ensure the NPS is managing for change, leveraging conservation at scale, and enhancing science, stewardship, and engagement.