Conservation Values Sample Clauses

Conservation Values. The Owner and the Minister recognise that the conservation area contains the following conservation values. Conservation values are to be managed in accordance with Annexure C: Management Scheme for the conservation area. A The conservation area contains native vegetation which has been mapped to give seven vegetation types (▇▇▇▇, 2004 and 2009) which include endangered ecological communities listed on Schedule 1 of the Threatened Species Conservation Act, 1995. These vegetation types are • Coastal Narrabeen Moist Forest • Coastal Narrabeen Ironbark Forest • Narrabeen coastal Blackbutt Forest • Coastal Warm Temperate Forest which is part of the endangered ecological community • Phragmites Rushland which is the endangered ecological community Freshwater Wetlands on Coastal Floodplains of the New South Wales North Coast, Sydney Basin and South East Corner Bioregions. Phragmites wetlands are 80% cleared in the Hunter Central Coast Catchment Management Authority area at the time of this agreement. • Estuarine Area Swamp Oak Forest and which is part of the endangered ecological community Swamp Oak Floodplain Forest of the ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Basin and South East Corner Bioregions. Swamp Oak forests are 95% cleared in the Hunter Central Coast Catchment Management Authority area at the time of this agreement. • Swamp Mahogany Paperbark Forest which is part of the endangered ecological community Swamp Oak Floodplain Forest of the ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Basin and South East Corner Bioregions. Swamp Mahogany forests are 60% cleared in the Hunter Central Coast Catchment Management Authority area at the time of this agreement. B The conservation area contains Melaleuca biconvexa (Biconvex Paperbark), which is listed as Vulnerable in Schedule 2 of the Threatened Species Conservation Act, 1995 and Vulnerable under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇. C The conservation area contains habitat suitable for Litoria ▇▇▇▇▇ (Green and Golden ▇▇▇▇ Frog), which is listed as Endangered on Schedule 1 of the Threatened Species Conservation Act, 1995 and Vulnerable under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ (EPBC Act) and which has been recorded on the site. D The conservation area is adjacent to and protects part of the catchment for Avoca Lake which is is a mapped wetland under State Environmental Planning Policy No14.

Conservation Values. 1. Collectively and individually the following natural, scenic and ecological qualities and the open space character of the Protected Property comprise its “Conservation Values.” There is public value in conserving the following aspects of the property with this Conservation Easement: a. The protection of this property assists in returning the property to a less developed state and enhancing its natural character, contributing to a larger complex of open space along the St. Croix River, within the City of Stillwater and in the St. Croix Valley. It provides scenic and open space views that are a pleasing contrast to surrounding development and are to be enjoyed by the general public from public rights-of-way, including bike trails, and through its use as a park. b. The protection of this property contributes to a larger scale effort to provide ecological connectivity and support biological diversity in the St. Croix River Watershed. c. The protection of this property helps protect air quality through its preservation of tree canopy. d. The protection of this property improves surface and ground water resources by limiting the physical degradation caused by soil movement and increased asphalting typically endured as part of the development process, and by reducing the volume of runoff and potential flooding. It further enhances the ecosystem’s ability to clean water and reduce concentrations of substances produced by society by maintaining an area for infiltration and natural treatment of storm water in the watershed. e. The protection of this property prevents privatization of access to this segment of the St. Croix River. 2. These Conservation Values of the Protected Property are further set forth in the Baseline Property Report dated March 21, 2017 that the parties acknowledge accurately represents the present condition of the Protected Property. Each of the parties has a copy of the Baseline Property Report. The Seller will use the Baseline Property Report as the basis for monitoring subsequent uses of the Protected Property and enforcing the terms of this Conservation Easement. 3. These Conservation Values have not been and are not likely to be significantly impaired by the continuous use of the Protected Property as described above or as authorized in this Conservation Easement. 4. The preservation and protection of these Conservation Values will provide significant benefit to the public.

Conservation Values. The Conservation Values of the Protected Property, as specified in Section 170(h)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code, are set forth below: (Cite specific numbers of IRS Code and definitions, such as:) a) Protection of scenic values: b) Protection of open space including farmland and forest land: c) Protection of natural habitat of fish, wildlife, or plants: d) Protection of significant historical or cultural resources: e)

Conservation Values. The Rhode Island General Assembly has determined that land suitable for food production has become extremely scarce in this State, that it is an increasingly valuable resource, and that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the State of Rhode Island that the remaining such land, which is most in danger of being lost, be maintained for farming uses; and

Conservation Values. The Property is a diversified farm supporting row crops, bees, orchards, and livestock located in an area dominated by small farms near the town of Sebastopol] Critical resources on the Property (collectively, the “Conservation Values”) are as follows: agricultural, natural resource, and scenic values.

Conservation Values. The Protected Property possesses agricultural, scenic, open space, and ecological values of prominent importance to the Owner, the Conservancy, and the public. These values are referred to as the “Conservation Values” in this Easement. Certain Conservation Values may have relevance to more than one Purpose, even though they are listed only once. The Conservation Values and relevant supportive public conservation policy include the following: A. The Protected Property consists primarily of productive agricultural land. Approximately 27% of the soils are classified as Prime, Unique, or Locally Important Farmland, and/or Soils of Local Importance by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S.

Conservation Values. The Property possesses agricultural, scenic, open space, and ecological values of prominent importance to the Owner, the Township, and the public. These values are referred to as the “Conservation Values” and support the Conservation Easement Purposes. Any use of the Property not provided as a “permitted use” under the terms of this Easement and which impairs or interferes with the Conservation Values are expressly prohibited. The Conservation Values include the following: A. The Property possesses agricultural, scenic, and open-space values (collectively, "conservation values") of great importance to Acme Township, the people of Grand Traverse County and the people of the State of Michigan. B. The Property is located within Acme Township, a community with an agricultural- based economy in an area presently experiencing rapid development, including the subdivision of prime farmland. C. Maintaining the scenic and rural beauty of the area along with preserving the agricultural industry of Acme Township is an important planning goal of Acme Township and area residents. D. The Property is a part of large block of protected land which contributes to the long-term sustainability of agriculture in the region by providing a buffer from residential development and other incompatible uses which could impair the ability to conduct agricultural practices over time. E. The Property is located in the West Michigan Fruitbelt Region, an area with a unique capacity to grow stone fruit and other fruit such as apples, grapes and berries. This Region is recognized by the American Farmland Trust as one of the 20 most threatened agricultural resources in the United States. F. The Property is a part of an area which has a long history of productive farming, and with good management is capable of sustaining productive farming into the future. G. The Property adjoins natural land that provides habitat for native plant and animal species, including habitat for rare, threatened or endangered species, and preservation of the Property provides a buffer from residential development and other incompatible uses that may otherwise impair this habitat over time. H. The Property adjoins land open to the public for recreational activities, including a trail system, and preservation of the Property provides a buffer from residential development and other incompatible uses that may otherwise impair or lessen the use and enjoyment of the adjoining property by the public. I. The Property offers ...

Conservation Values. Title encumbrances for Bonanza Flats may provide for the protection of other “Conservation Values” (defined herein) including but not limited to watershed, water quality, agricultural uses, aquatic and terrestrial wildlife habitat and scenic values, provided the protection of such Conservation Values does not preclude the public recreational use of Bonanza Flats. This section shall survive the award of the Grant and the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

Conservation Values. In its present state, the Easement Area has Conservation Value because it has the following features: (DESCRIBE GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE)