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Mater Plan - Sub-Basin
Evaluation
Watershed
Concept Process
Sub-basin Evaluation
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SUB-BASIN EVALUATION:
The sub-basin has its own specific set
of planning objectives that must be considered and a new level of resolution
will be utilized. This new resolution may result in redefining and focusing
the critical element framework, as well as responding directly to broader
land use planning objectives.
Each sub-basin will have its own unique
land use problems and objectives. These include wilderness, agricultural
and urbanization issues. The carrying capacity assessment would be conducted
to determine the range of development capability or landscape sensitivity.
Physical features such as slopes, soils, existing use and infrastructure
would be considered in this carrying capacity analysis.
FITTING LAND MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES
TO THE LAND
The
range of carrying capacity categories, along with the critical element
framework are used to define the management zones for the sub-basin. These
management zones need to represent a spectrum of developability from highest
capacity to lowest capacity. The specifics for both the carrying capacity,
and their corresponding management zones needs to respond directly to the
management objectives of each sub-basin.
The capability / sensitivity
of each management zone is analyzed and management objectives for each
management zone are defined. Public input is used to finalize these objectives,
with guidance by the "Navigator Crew". General management objectives for
the critical element framework component have been articulated at the watershed-wide,
and new basin specific objectives are defined for all new management zones. |
Watershed
Concept Process
Sub-basin Evaluation
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1997 Landscape Architecture Foundation Demonstration Project
Sponsored by Urban Resources Partnership
Last updated on 13 February 1998
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