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Part II Smart Conservation Report Card 9. Protect Important Soils NRCS Forest Productivity Soil Class Most Productive Forest Soils Low Productive Forest Soils Saturated Forest Soils

Part II Smart Conservation Report Card 10. Create Community Green Space Outdoor Habitat for People

Geospatial Metric Smart Conservation Report Card 1. Prioritize Larger Tracks 6. Protect Water Quality 2. Near other Open Spaces 7. Mitigate Flood Risk 3. Protect Habitats 8. Protect Steep Slopes 4. Promote Connectivity 9. Protect Important Soils 5. Protect Forest Cores 10. Create Community Green Space

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Recap Summary & Conclusion

Rowan Geolab Resources NJ MAP - https://www.nj-map.com/ Smart Growth Explorer https://www.nj-map.com/sdrp/model Conservation Blueprint https://www.nj-map.com/blueprint/

Contact Information John Hasse Ph.D., AICP Department of Geography, Planning, and Sustainability Rowan University hasse@rowan.edu