Protecting Forests through Local Land Use Regulations
MCLI Recommendation: “Local governments should adopt comprehensive sustainability programs that include GHG reduction plans and incorporate forestland conservation acquisition and management tools.”
LPDD Recommendation: “Local governments should establish funds and utilize dedicated taxes to acquire and manage forestlands so as to maximize their ability to sequester carbon.”
LPDD Recommendation: “Local governments should use land use tools to regulate the urban and suburban forest under established land use authority so as to conserve land and enhance the ability of those forests to sequester carbon.”
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Model Law on Favoring Green Infrastructure in Planning Commission Reviews
One important influence on the adoption of green development is the required permission of various planning commissions. The Chancery Lane Project, a collaborative effort of UK lawyers to develop new ...
Forest Stewardship Program
The US Forest Stewardship Program works in partnership with state forestry agencies, cooperative extension, and conservation districts to connect private landowners with information and tools to more ...
Oregon Forest Management Plan Guidelines and Template
Oregon State University provides resources for landowners and foresters on forest management, including guidelines on the creation of forest management plans, and templates.
Philadelphia Climate Plan and Park Management
The City of Philadelphia has a tree planting and green infrastructure program that will reduce heat island effects and increase biomass. The plan includes programs for managing urban forests to accoun...
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