Recommendation RG.28
Recommendation Status: New
Support landowner rights to sell or convert land for natural resource and conservation purposes.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Provides public health benefits such as cleaner air, water, and access to green spaces for all, which can improve overall community well-being, as well as increasing adjacent property values.
Provides long-term public health benefits, reduces environmental damage, and enhances ecological resilience and environmental stability as well as strengthening economic resiliency.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Responsible Growth
Inclusive Economies
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Property Owners
St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
Municipalities
The Nature Conservancy
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
National Audubon Society
Nature Conservancy
Environmental Defense Fund
MO_DNR
MO_MDC
Tracking Implementation
Partner with Nature Conservancy.
Tracking Success
LEED_CC_ Natural Systems + Ecology
SITES_ Site Context
LEED_ND_ Smart Location & Linkage
If overperforming, what should we do?
Keep going and publish the success.
If underperforming, what should we do?