In addition to the evaluation criteria for Conservation Management Plans (OAR 698-010-0090), Working Land Conservation Covenants and Easements (OAR 698-015-0090), Working Land Technical Assistance Grants (OAR 698-020-0160), and Succession Planning Grants (OAR 698-025-0060), grant applications shall also be evaluated, whenever possible, on:
- (1) How engagement with, and input from, local communities disproportionately impacted by climate change has informed or will inform the project.
- (2) How changing climate conditions are incorporated into the project and how the project will contribute to durable adaptation and resilience for ecosystems, including human communities.
- (3) How consideration of greenhouse gas emissions or long-term carbon sequestration or storage has informed the project.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 541.984, ORS 541.988 & ORS 541.989
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 541.977-541.989
History
OAHP 1-2025, adopt filed 01/31/2025, effective 01/31/2025