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Existing Natural Resources <br />Existing Natural Resource Quality <br />The City's Natural Resources Inventory (NRI), which was completed in 2007, is relied upon to help inform <br />good land use policy as it relates to stewardship of our natural resources. While wetlands are generally <br />protected from modification by both state and federal regulations, that is not the case with high value upland <br />areas. The NRI therefore provides a good baseline of data that helps inform Ramsey's review of proposed <br />developments. The NRI also assists in identifying areas that may warrant greater protection from <br />development and/or may be suitable candidate(s) for enhancement or expansion. <br />As part of the NRI, potential greenway corridors were identified. Thus, in addition to providing insight to <br />the potential presence of higher value natural areas, the NRI can also be utilized as a reference and guide for <br />critical corridor connections. As Ramsey continues to experience development pressures, the NRI will <br />eventually need to be `recalibrated' to ensure that it is still a meaningful and reliable data source. <br />City of Ramsey 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update <br />Natural Resources Plan <br />Page 4 of 21 <br />