RES 256 Draft 01 2010-2012 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

natural, or recreational values. (u) Ensure that activities authorized or funded by the County do not damage important natural resources. (v) Within the Kona high rainfall/fog-drip belt, ground disturbing activities such as excessive soil compaction and excessive removal of vegetative cover should be minimized and mitigated consistent with management strategies that encourage the retention of existing forested and pasture areas, reforestation, minimal coverage by impervious surfaces and other strategies that encourage effective infiltration to groundwater. (x) Create incentives for landowners to retain and re-establish forest cover in upland watershed areas with emphasis on native forest species." and in 8.4 Standards: "The following shall be considered for the protection and conservation of natural resources. (a) Areas necessary for the protection and propagation of specified endangered native wildlife, and conservation for natural ecosystems of endemic plants, fish and wildlife. (b) Lands necessary for the preservation of forests, park lands, wilderness and beach areas. (c) Lands with a general slope of 20 per cent or more that provide open space amenities or possess unusual scenic qualities. (d) Lands necessary for the protection of watersheds, water sources and water supplies. (e) Lands with topographic, locational, soils, climate or other environmental factors that may not be normally adaptable or required for urban, rural, agricultural or public use. (f) The Coastal Zone and Special Management Area as defined by statute and in accordance with the adopted objectives and guidelines."; and WHEREAS, the Hawai`i County General Plan (February 2005 Edition) states, in pertinent part, Recreation, 12.2 Goals: 9