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48 <br /> Objective NA-3: <br /> Develop a more detailed and consistent methodology for monitoring changes <br /> in forest cover throughout the County, and specifically the extent of mature <br /> hardwood forest. <br /> • The CFE's State of the Environment report documented significant <br /> reductions in mature hardwood forest that occurred from 2003-2008 and <br /> since 1988. <br /> Objective NA-11: <br /> Develop a comprehensive conservation plan for achieving a network of <br /> protected open space throughout Orange County, which addresses 1) threats <br /> to important natural areas; 2) connectivity between protected areas; 3) <br /> coordination with neighboring counties; and 4) sustainable management of <br /> critical natural resources. <br /> • The CFE's Land Resources Committee is participating in a County effort <br /> to identify and preserve important landscape corridors that connect <br /> significant natural areas. <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 <br /> the most important natural and cultural resource lands through a variety of <br /> means. <br /> • The CFE's Land Resources Committee is participating in a County effort <br /> to identify and preserve important landscape corridors that connect <br /> significant natural areas. <br /> Objective WR-5: <br /> Promote and participate in regional efforts to plan for use of water supplies in <br /> the region in an equitable manner, including contingency planning for water <br /> supplies during droughts. [Also Objectives WR-9, WR-10, and <br /> WR-15] <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 WR-11: <br /> Provide incentives and educational information to landowners to increase <br /> protection of watersheds and ground water supplies and their inter- <br /> relationships. <br /> • The CFE distributes groundwater and surface water educational materials <br /> at Earth Evening and as part of its State of the Environment reports <br />