(b)

1. (1) A management plan shall be developed for each property within the system of natural areas.
2. (2) The management plan shall set forth in detail the purpose, character, resources, management, and other considerations for the protection and use of the specific natural area.
3. (3) The management plan shall include, but not be limited to, text and attachments such as and maps.
4. (4) The form and method of administration and stewardship of the natural area is explained in the management plan.

(c) Each management plan and all subsequent revisions shall be reviewed by a peer committee made up of:

1. (1) One (1) member of the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission appointed by the Chair of the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission; and

2. (2) At least two (2) representatives from the following groups:

   1. (A) A conservation-related agency of state government;
   2. (B) A conservation-related agency of federal government;
   3. (C) A private conservation organization; and
   4. (D) A researcher or recognized authority in a related field from a college or university.

(d)

1. (1) Subsequent revisions of the management plan that indicate a substantive change in management philosophy and/or management activities will be distributed to the peer review committee for a thirty-day comment period.
2. (2) Incidental changes such as editorial formatting, correction of typographical errors, and routine updating of attachments shall not constitute a substantive change and therefore shall not require peer review.
3. (3) At the end of the review period, staff of the commission will compile a summary report of all comments received and note any changes made to the plans as a result of these comments.

(f)

1. (1) Each management plan shall be reviewed at least once every five (5) years.
2. (2) A list of each plan reviewed will be provided to the commission.

(g)

1. (1) Site assessments document the condition of the natural area, management needs, management/stewardship activities and accomplishments, natural catastrophes, and other influences affecting natural conditions within each natural area.

2. (2) Site assessments will be:

   1. (A) Maintained by the staff of the commission; and
   2. (B) Retained with the natural area records.