Vegetation Conservation. (1) Applicability. Vegetation conservation includes activities to protect vegetation along or near shorelines that contribute to the ecological functions of shoreline areas. Vegetation conservation provisions apply throughout shoreline jurisdiction. Unless otherwise stated, vegetation conservation does not include those activities covered under the Washington State Forest Practices Act, except for conversion to other uses and other forest practice activities over which the City has authority.
Vegetation Conservation. (1) Vegetation conservation should be undertaken to protect the ecological functions and ecosystem-wide processes performed by vegetation along shorelines. Vegetation conservation should also be undertaken to protect human safety and property, to increase the stability of shorelines, to reduce the need for structural shoreline stabilization measures, to improve the visual and aesthetic qualities of the shoreline, to protect plant and animal species and their habitats, and to enhance shoreline uses.
Vegetation Conservation. (1) Applicability. Vegetation conservation includes activities to protect vegetation along or near shorelines that contribute to the ecological functions of shoreline areas.
Vegetation Conservation
