Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 1-99 - Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
Chapter NR 51 - Administration Of Stewardship Grants
Subchapter X - Baraboo Hills
Section NR 51.885 - Priorities
Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง NR 51.885
Current through August 26, 2024
(1)The department shall select property for financial assistance in accordance with the following priorities that are not listed in order of priority:
(a) Acquisitions
with significant natural features identified in the natural heritage inventory
or other plan identifying natural resources of regional or national
significance.
(b) Acquisitions that
are identified for conservation or recreation in a plan approved by a
governmental unit.
(c) Acquisitions
within or contiguous to a large forested block.
(d) Acquisitions maximizing the protection of
other large forested blocks.
(e)
Acquisitions showing little effect of human disturbance and supporting a wide
variety of species appropriate to native forest tracts.
(f) Acquisitions affording opportunities for
forest restoration.
(2)The department shall also consider the following other factors, not listed in priority order, but they shall be of lower priority than the priorities listed in sub. (1):
(a) Acquisitions that satisfy a relevant
statewide or department regional priority need identified in the statewide
comprehensive outdoor recreation plan need analysis.
(b) Acquisitions that provide and enhance
outdoor, natural resource related recreation opportunities.
(c) Acquisitions that involve a joint effort
by 2 or more eligible sponsors.
(d)
Acquisitions that have substantial community support.
(e) Acquisitions that have significant
aesthetic value.
(f) Acquisitions
that implement elements of water quality plans or initiatives.
(g) Acquisitions that are accessible, where
accessibility is appropriate.
(h)
Acquisitions that have water frontage.
(i) Acquisitions that connect to other
conservation lands.
(j)
Acquisitions that protect sensitive wildlife habitat.
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