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<br /> High Size area
<br /> High Shape ( re : minimization of edge effects —could be quantified as ratio
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<br /> High ( Slope / elevation / orientation topography) — might make it more or
<br /> less susceptible to development; might have
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<br /> Medium Proximity / geographic relation connectivity : proximity/geographic
<br /> relation to other natural areas
<br /> Medium Does it contribute to a Wildlife corridor water & land or just land ) ?
<br /> Low Position in watershed distance from source re : waterquality)
<br /> Low Geographic evenness _ ( by watershed ?
<br /> Low Does it have body of water?
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<br /> High Biodiversity — species richness
<br /> High Integrity ( needs clarification of definition , but things like crossing by
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<br /> Medium Number of rare species/ State listed ( Natural Heritage), species of
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<br /> Medium Ecosystem distinctness (state/ regional/country) : need to develop
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<br /> Medium Presence of invasive exotic plant species ( how many species, how
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<br /> Low Ecosystem representation : Should we preserve some of all types?( beta
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<br /> Medium Other forms of pollution or proximity to — dump sites, underground
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<br /> Medium Potential for recreational use
<br /> Medium Presence of historical/archeological sites/significance
<br /> Low Proximity to population centers/ users
<br /> Low North county vs south county both as human and spatial issue
<br /> Low Presence of species/ resources of economic value ( is there anything
<br /> other than timber?
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