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| Goal 5 |
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Natural Resources, Scenic and Historic Areas and Open Spaces
Oregon’s Statewide Planning Program includes goals designed to help ensure protection of the state’s abundant natural resources. Goal 5 is:
"To protect natural resources and conserve scenic and historic areas and open spaces."
Natural resources protected under Goal 5 include wetlands, riparian areas, minerals and aggregate, wildlife habitat, and others.
Cities and counties are required to consider protection of these resources in making land-use decisions. For a more complete explanation of Goal 5 and its implementing rule, click here. Additional information is also available regarding the application of Goal 5 to aggregate resources. An in-depth guide entitled ´Planning for Aggregate´ is available here.
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| Goal 6 |
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Air, Water and Land Resources Quality
Goal 6 addresses a different aspect of natural resource protection. This Goal states:
"To maintain and improve the quality of the air, water and land resources of the state."
Goal 6 is implemented through local comprehensive plans. Cities and counties must consider the effects of land-use decisions on the environment.
LCDC has not adopted rules to implement Goal 6, but guidelines for planning and implementation are included within the text of the Goal.
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