OAR 635-430-0020
Wildlife Habitat Conservation and Management Plan Objectives

The objective of a wildlife habitat conservation and management plan is to preserve, enhance or improve the composition, structure or function of habitat for native wildlife species, with emphasis on native habitats that:

(1)

Have been identified as scarce, becoming scarce or of special ecological significance within the city or county. Sources of information that may be used to identify these habitats include, but are not limited to, the Biodiversity Gap Analysis Program of the USGS Biological Resources Division and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Metropolitan Greenspaces Master Plan or equivalent Metropolitan Functional Plans, the Oregon Natural Heritage Program, the Oregon Biodiversity Project, the Oregon Habitat Joint Venture, the Oregon Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy, and the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds.

(2)

Have been identified by state or federal resource agencies, local governments, regional governments, watershed councils, conservation organizations or other qualified entities as important habitats for ecological restoration to prevent additional loss of native habitats or species.

(3)

Are important to achieve the conservation or management objectives for native habitats or species in public or private land management plans covering multiple land ownerships.

(4)

Provide habitat for threatened or endangered species listed in or pursuant to 16 USC Section 1533, ORS 496.172 (Commission management authority for threatened or endangered species)(2), and OAR 635-100-0125 (State List of Threatened and Endangered Species);

(5)

Provide habitat for state sensitive species listed pursuant to OAR 635-100-0040 (Sensitive Species List); or

(6)

Are identified as significant wildlife habitat in the Goal 5 elements of city or county comprehensive plans.

(7)

Areas that have been adopted by the Metropolitan Service District (Metro) as significant natural areas, open spaces or fish and wildlife habitats or regional resources under Goal 5 pursuant to OAR 660-023-0080 (Metro Regional Resources).

Source: Rule 635-430-0020 — Wildlife Habitat Conservation and Management Plan Objectives, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=635-430-0020.

635‑430‑0000
Purpose of Wildlife Habitat Conservation and Management Program 635‑430‑0010
Definitions of Wildlife Habitat Conservation and Management Program 635‑430‑0020
Wildlife Habitat Conservation and Management Plan Objectives 635‑430‑0025
State Fish and Wildlife Commission Designation of Eligible Land 635‑430‑0030
Wildlife Conservation and Management Practices 635‑430‑0040
Preparation and Content of a Wildlife Habitat Conservation and Management Plan 635‑430‑0050
Wildlife Habitat Conservation and Management Plan Submission and Review Procedures 635‑430‑0060
Approval Standards for Wildlife Habitat Conservation and Management Plans 635‑430‑0070
Amendments to Approved Wildlife Habitat Conservation and Management Plans 635‑430‑0080
Implementation of Approved Wildlife Habitat Conservation and Management Plans 635‑430‑0090
Monitoring Approved Wildlife Habitat Conservation and Management Plans 635‑430‑0100
Compatibility with Existing Laws or Ordinances 635‑430‑0300
Purpose of Riparian Lands Tax Incentive Program 635‑430‑0310
Definitions of Riparian Lands Tax Incentive Program 635‑430‑0320
Eligibility Criteria for Riparian Lands Tax Incentive Program 635‑430‑0330
Limitations on Designation of Riparian Lands 635‑430‑0340
Factors for Determining Width of Riparian Lands 635‑430‑0350
Healthy Riparian Habitat 635‑430‑0360
Application Process for Riparian Lands Tax Incentive Program 635‑430‑0370
Plan Review and Approval of Riparian Management Plans and Agreements 635‑430‑0375
Riparian Conservation and Management Practices 635‑430‑0380
Activities Generally Compatible with Riparian Lands 635‑430‑0390
Activities Generally Incompatible with Riparian Lands Tax Incentive Program 635‑430‑0400
Natural Disasters 635‑430‑0410
Sale or Transfer of Exempted Riparian Lands 635‑430‑0420
Monitoring and Compliance of Riparian Management Plans and Agreements 635‑430‑0430
Program Compatibility with Existing Laws or Ordinances for Riparian Lands Tax Incentive Program
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 635-430-0020’s source at or​.us