Description: The chief mapping data for the Metro Title 13 Resource Inventory adopted by the metro council in September of 2005. Combines Regionally Significant Riparian & Upland Wildife habitat, Habitats of Concern, and impact areas into one integrated layer. Based on Metro's GIS models for mapping riparian functions and wildlife values. The precursor for the Metro Title 13 Habitat Conservation Areas. To comply with title 13 local jurisdictions may have developed their own maps and programs.
Description: It is the policy of Washington County to protect and enhance Significant Natural Areas. There are several significant natural areas in the Rural/Natural Resource Area of Washington County. These unique areas have recreational, scientific and educational value, and deserve protection for continued use by present and future generations. http://www.co.washington.or.us/LUT/Divisions/LongRangePlanning/Publications/upload/Rural_NaturalResourcePlan_112417.pdf#page=29&zoom=auto,-13,755Attribute Meaning - 'NatFeatType'Type of natural feature:WAW = Water Area WetlandWAWFWH = Water Area Wetland & Fish Wildlife HabitatOS & OSbk = Open SpaceWH = Wildlife HabitatSNA = Significant Natural AreaSH = Safe Harbor (Cedar Mills-Cedal Hills CP)SWHcu = Significant Wildlife Habitat (Cedar Mills-Cedar Hills CP)
Service Item Id: 7d61ae1a57714ab68c9972b931e6f253
Copyright Text: Washington County, Oregon. http://www.co.washington.or.us/LUT/Divisions/LongRangePlanning/Publications/index.cfm
Description: Layer depicts the Metro Fish and Wildlife regulatory program defined in Exhibit A to Metro Resolution No. 04-3506A. The layer divides the region's significant habitat into high, moderate, low, or no conservation area. These designations where established by comparing ecological values to competing development and policy values. Local jurisdictions could adopt this map as part of the model ordinance or develop their own programs and maps to substantially comply.