O22 A Geospatial Smart Growth Analysis of the West Essex Highlands Project

Part II Smart Conservation Report Card Geospatial Metrics for Smart Conservation Goals for Prioritizing Open Space Acquisition 1. Prioritize Larger Tracts 6. Protect Water Quality 7. Mitigate Flood Risk 2. Near other Open 8. Protect Steep Slopes Space 9. Protect Important Soils 3. Protect Habitats 4. Promote Connectivity 10. Create Community Greenspace 5. Protect Forest Core

Part II Smart Conservation Report Card 1.Prioritize Larger Tracts NJ MAP Remaining Lands

Part II Smart Conservation Report Card 1.Prioritize Larger Tracts NJ MAP Remaining Lands

Part II Smart Conservation Report Card 2. Near other Open Space

Part II Smart Conservation Report Card 3. Protect Habitat NJDEP Landscape Project

Part II Smart Conservation Report Card 4. Promote Connectivity Garden State Greenways Hubs & Connectors

Part II Smart Conservation Report Card 5. Protect Forest Core

Part II Smart Conservation Report Card 6. Protect Water Quality Wetlands, Stream Buffers & Active River Areas

Part II Smart Conservation Report Card 7. Mitigate Flood Risk FEMA + 3’ elevation

Part II Smart Conservation Report Card 8 - Protect Steep Slopes Slopes GT 15%