Date: Thu, 20 Nov 1997 21:34:03 GMT Server: WebSitePro/1.1h Accept-ranges: bytes Content-type: text/html Last-modified: Tue, 22 Apr 1997 16:07:52 GMT Content-length: 2520 Land Use Principles
Land Use Principles Red & Blue Lines

Green Tree Picture Plum Creek’s primary business is managing the forest resources on its ownership in a balanced, socially responsible and economical manner in accordance with its established Environmental Principles. In addition, certain of its land have a higher value for their non-timber amenities for which Plum Creek promotes responsible Land Use Principles. These principles will maintain or improve those non-timber amenities while providing for economic stability and accommodating future population growth.



Plum Creek’s activities are conducted in accordance with the following Land Use Principles:
  • Support comprehensive land use planing as a means of establishing certainty and predictability in the land use process in order to protect community values while accommodating sensible development. Base planning decisions on an appropriate level of physical, environmental and economic analysis.

  • Balance implementation of land use plans and zoning regulations with the maintenance and protection of property rights.

  • Work with other landowners and community members to understand and address land use related issues and potential impacts.

  • Encourage consideration of creative and innovative land use concepts that lead to environmentally responsible development.

  • Meet, and where appropriate exceed, local, state, and federal standards for protection of air and water quality, and fisheries and wildlife habitat.

  • Encourage and support productive natural resource management and responsible development that is consistent with sound land use and environmental principles.


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