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18 <br />Commission for the Environment <br />NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION: <br />2012 – 2013 <br />Report Period: <br />Objective NA-3: <br />Develop a more detailed and consistent methodology for monitorin <br />forest cover throughout the County, and specifically the extent <br />hardwood forest. <br /> The CFE’s State of the Environment 2009 reported on the signifi <br />· <br />in mature hardwood forest that occurred from 2003-2008 and since <br />Further refinements to the methodology are still needed for futu <br />Objective NA-11: <br />Develop a comprehensive conservation plan for achieving a networ <br />open space throughout Orange County, which addresses 1) threats <br />natural areas; 2) connectivity between protected areas; 3) coord <br />neighboring counties; and 4) sustainable management of critical <br />resources. <br /> The CFE’s Biological Resources Committee prepared a draft scope <br />· <br />and is considering how to proceed in concert with updated Parks <br />Master Plan <br /> <br />Objective NA-16: <br />Create a system of public and private open space and conservatio <br />including parks, nature preserves, and scenic vistas representat <br />County landscape. <br /> The CFE advises County’s Lands Legacy program in its efforts to <br />· <br />most important natural and cultural resource lands through a var <br /> The CFE’s Biological Resources Committee prepared a draft scope <br />· <br />considering how to proceed in concert with updated Parks & Rec M <br /> <br />Objective WR-5: <br />Promote and participate in regional efforts to plan for use of w <br />region in an equitable manner, including contingency planning fo <br />during droughts. [Also Objectives WR-9, WR-10, and WR-15] <br /> CFE is staying abreast of Jordan Lake Partnership and advising <br />· <br />needed <br /> CFE is advocating full implementation of the Water Resources In <br />· <br />ensure planning for an adequate water supply for current and ant <br />future needs <br /> <br />Objective WR-11: <br />Provide incentives and educational information to landowners to <br />protection of watersheds and ground water supplies and their int <br /> The CFE distributes groundwater and surface water educational m <br />· <br />Festifall and Last Fridays events and as part of its State of th <br />reports <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />