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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