Over the past 20 years, the Chatham Environmental Forum (CEF) has addressed complex issues, such as air quality in the Savannah area and its potential impact on community cancer rates, and the long term protection of the Floridan aquifer as the area’s primary drinking water source. For each issue undertaken by the CEF, the final analysis has been a consensus product based on the best available science with recommended solutions that all sectors within the community could support.
JoIN Plan for Residential : Green Space
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Green Space / Land Use
GREEN SPACE/LAND USE GOAL 1 :: JURISDICTIONAL COLLABORATION
Foster dialogue and a unified working relationship between all jurisdictions in the County to facilitate continuity, and create a level playing field in land use decisions and green space protection
Green Space Objective 1.1 :: Maintain the integrity of ecological systems throughout Chatham County.
Green Space Objective 1.2 :: Promote efficient land use.
Green Space Objective 1.3 :: Promote conservation of sensitive lands and natural resources.
Action Item B :: Require local governments to abide by the tree ordinance and educate work crews about the requirements and best practices.
Action Item C :: Encourage all jurisdictions to develop and implement a comprehensive urban forestry program to include enforcement and maintenance.
Action Item D :: Support adoption of the Coastal Stormwater Supplement to encourage the use of low impact development stormwater strategies, including the incorporation of trees as an integral part of the stormwater management system.
Action Item E :: Promote deeding of green space to a local government or other nonprofit organization for preservation.
Action Item F :: Support funding for Natural Resources Protection Commission to purchase and maintain environmentally sensitive lands.