The document outlines the process for developing a long-term plan to transform ecosystem sciences in Australia through an open consultation process. It discusses holding a planning workshop to refine the process and provide initial content for the plan. An online survey and town hall meetings will be used to gather broad input over several months. A draft plan will be created incorporating this input and circulated for peer review before a final plan is developed by mid-2014 to help set priorities and achieve improved long-term outcomes for the field.