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E. Tax exemptions for actively farmed land and managed forestland; <br />F. Explore development of a forest banking system that provides an annual return to owners <br />of large, hardwood forests in exchange for the conservation of the forest. These forests would be <br />selectively harvested on a generally longer rotation in order to maintain a healthy forest <br />ecosystem. <br />G. Purchase of timber rights for properties that provide a wooded visual resource, but don't <br />have significant natural resources warranting purchase or easement. <br />Recommendation : Secure and increase funding for acquisition of land <br />and development rights. <br />Action Strategies: <br />A. Increase local funding through bonds for open space and natural areas. <br />B. Create a dedicated local funding source for acquisition of these areas. <br />C. Aggressively pursue grants from state and Federal agencies to assist in acquisitions <br />D. Increase advocacy for state and federal funding for programming, land acquisition and <br />administration. <br />E. Support State and Federal proposals to fund natural lands acquisition and farmland <br />preservation. <br />F. Maximize purchasing power through use of federal, state, and land trust partnerships. <br />G. Explore development of a land conservation revolving fund. <br />Recommendation 4: Educate and encourage homeowners, landscapers, <br />and nurseries to use native or non - invasive exotic <br />plants in landscaping. Invasive ornamental plants <br />grow aggressively and threaten native species in <br />many natural habitats. <br />