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<br />Natural Resources <br /> <br />GOAL #1: <br /> <br />Natural resources are protected* <br /> <br />STRATEGIES: <br /> <br />. Identify and prioritize natural areas in the City based on the Natural <br />resource Inventory (NRI) <br />. Use cluster ordinances, density credits, and conservation development <br />practices to minimize impact on identified natural resources <br />. Monetize the value of habitat and other natural areas* <br />. Provide incentives to homeowners for the permanent protection of high- <br />value natural resource areas <br />. Establish a revenue stream dedicated to the permanent protection of <br />natural resource areas such as a dedicated City tax enacted through <br />referendum* <br />. Manage invasive species and promote the use and protection of native <br />species for private and public development* <br />. Develop educational materials, such as kiosks, Ramsey Resident article, <br />and maps to inform public about the value of natural resources <br /> <br />GOAL #2: Property rights are protected along with natural resources* <br /> <br />. Explore options to compensate property owners for development rights to <br />protect natural resources* <br />. Regularly assess Qutcomes of ordinances related to natural resources and <br />make changes as necessary* <br />. Provide incentives to homeowners for the permanent protection of high- <br />value natural resource areas <br /> <br />GOAL #3: Recreation opportunities are integrated into protected natural <br />areas <br /> <br />STRATEGIES: <br /> <br />. Coordinate protection and enhancement of natural corridors with <br />neighboring communities* <br />. Develop a suitability analysis method for reviewing new development that <br />measures both environmental suitability and efficiency of infrastructure <br />use* <br />. Prioritize the preservation of large, contiguous natural areas (greenways) <br />that provide the greatest opportunities for animal and plant habitat, as <br />well as a contiguous trail system* <br /> <br />* Information from a community planning session (OST) <br />^A goal or strategy from the existing Comprehensive Plan <br />~Includes comments from EDA or Park Commission <br />no symbol represents a proposed new goal or strategy <br /> <br />.:t; BOI1estroo <br /> <br /> <br />Comprehensive Plan Goals & Strategies Draft2-28-08 <br /> <br />67 <br />