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65 <br />Commission for the Environment <br />• The CFE's State of the Environment report documented significant reductions <br />in mature hardwood forest that occurred from 2003 -2008 and since 1988. <br />DEAPR staff will update those data to include forest conversions that occurred <br />2009-2013. <br />Objective NA -11: <br />Develop a comprehensive conservation plan for achieving a network of protected <br />open space throughout Orange County, which addresses 1) threats to important <br />natural areas; 2) connectivity between protected areas; 3) coordination with <br />neighboring counties; and 4) sustainable management of critical natural <br />resources. <br />• The CFE's Biological Resources Committee prepared a draft scope of work <br />and is considering how to proceed as follow up to the 2014 Parks & <br />Recreation Master Plan <br />Objective NA -16: <br />Create a system of public and private open space and conservation areas, <br />including parks, nature preserves, and scenic vistas representative of Orange <br />County landscape. <br />• The CFE advises County's Lands Legacy program in its efforts to protect the <br />most important natural and cultural resource lands through a variety of means. <br />• The CFE's Biological Resources Committee prepared a draft scope of work <br />and is considering how to proceed as follow up to the 2014 Parks & <br />Recreation Master Plan <br />Objective WR -5: <br />Promote and participate in regional efforts to plan for use of water supplies in the <br />region in an equitable manner, including contingency planning for water supplies <br />during droughts. [Also Objectives WR -9, WR -10, and WR -15] <br />• CFE stays abreast of Jordan Lake Partnership and advises staff as needed <br />• CFE advocates for full implementation of the Water Resources Initiative to <br />ensure planning for an adequate water supply for current and anticipated <br />future needs <br />Objective WRA 1: <br />Provide incentives and educational information to landowners to increase <br />protection of watersheds and ground water supplies and their inter - relationships. <br />• The CFE distributes groundwater and surface water educational materials at <br />Festifall and Last Fridays events and as part of its State of the Environment <br />reports <br />NOTE: The Orange County State of the Environment 2014 identified specific <br />recommendations on ways to help maintain and improve Orange County's <br />environmental quality, many of which address objectives stated in the <br />Orange County Comprehensive Plan. <br />