3 Del. Admin. Code § 702-8.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 702-8.0 - Purchase of Forestlands Preservation Easements [3 Del.C. Section 936]

8.1 The intent of this section is to provide a framework for the acquisition of Forestland Preservation Easements (hereinafter referred to as "Forestland Preservation Easements") to protect in perpetuity those lands of the state most suitable for long-term utilization of forestland resources while preserving invaluable wildlife and habitat protections and open space benefits to the citizens of the State of Delaware.

8.2 The Foundation will give priority to on acquiring Forestland Preservation Easements in areas where significant forestlands can be maintained for long-term forestry production.

8.3 Based on the long-range goal set forth in Section 8.2, the Foundation will only consider properties outside of designated growth areas in the acquisition of Forestland Preservation Easements.

8.4 In the criteria established for the prioritization of Forestland Preservation Easements, the Foundation will also give weight to the Forest Land Evaluation (LE) score for the subject parcel and the location of the subject parcel in relation to approved Delaware Forest Legacy Areas and state-designated Natural Areas.

3 Del. Admin. Code § 702-8.0

24 DE Reg. 860 (3/1/2021) (final)