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Existing Natural Resources <br />Ramsey undertook two (2) comprehensive inventories in the mid-2000s; a Natural Resources Inventory <br />(NRI) and a Wetland Inventory. Both of these data sets are referenced any time a new development is <br />proposed. These data sets help inform Ramsey if there are significant and/or high value natural resources <br />within a development site that may warrant greater protections. While both provide valuable insight, Ramsey <br />acknowledges that both require periodic updates to ensure that the data is accurate and relevant. There has <br />been no specific timeframe identified for updates to either, but for this data to remain useful, they should be <br />revisited no less than every ten (10) to fifteen (15) years. <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 />City of Ramsey 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update <br />Natural Resources Plan <br />Page4of19 <br />