BACKGROUND

GLENN COUNTY

GENERAL PLAN

2007 - 2027

AGRICULTURE & RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

 

As described in this Chapter, natural resources are relatively abundant in Glenn County, due to its location and geographic diversity.  Important resources include the following:

·        Surface and ground water of good quantity and quality;

·        Timber on both public and private lands;

·        Soils which support a variety of crops and agricultural operations;

·        Natural gas, hydroelectric and aggregate resources;

·        The natural environment, including vegetation types and habitat which support a diversity of wildlife, including sensitive species; and

Great scenic beauty and variety.

 

These natural resources have to date provided the basis of Glenn County's economy, and their importance cannot be overestimated.  Environmental considerations and outside political actions which affect the use of these natural resources may have a profound effect on the economy and lifestyles of the residents of Glenn County.  The policy decisions and choices that are made during the General Plan revision process, involving land use and development patterns and protection of resources, will reflect the level of importance assigned to these resources at the local level.  Other policy decisions made at the State and federal levels and imposed on Glenn County will affect local resources as well, and the way the County chooses to accommodate these decisions is also part of this process.

 

 

Some factors to be considered in the General Plan revision process include:

 

 

Agriculture

 

·        The importance of Glenn County agricultural resources to the local economy, the State and the nation.

 

 

·        The potential to balance environmental concerns (water, wildlife, use of agricultural chemicals, air quality) with the benefits associated with agricultural production (production of food and fiber, employment, farm life and values, wildlife habitat).

 

 

·        The ability to protect agricultural resources through soil conservation, ground water protection, preservation of air quality, wise use of water resources, defining appropriate boundaries for urban development, and making the appropriate provisions for wildlife protection.

 

 

·        The difficulties associated with continued participation in the Williamson Act program, if property tax subventions to the County by the State are not increased.

 

 

Timber

 

·        The impact on the timber industry, the local economy, and County revenues of anticipated reductions in timber harvesting to protect critical habitat for the northern spotted owl and to reflect changes in forest management practices.

 

 

·        The potential benefits in terms of preserving and enhancing timber resources over the long term.

 

 

Mineral and Energy Resources

 

·        The importance of mineral and energy resources to the local economy, the State and the nation, and the recognition that these resources are finite.

 

 

·        The potential to protect resource extraction areas from encroachment by incompatible uses to assure that their extraction will not conflict with established uses and communities, and to assure their future reclamation and restoration to a natural appearance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VISION

 

ISSUES

 

BACKGROUND

 

ALTERNATIVES

 

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

 

IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY

 

MONITORING & MAINTENANCE

 

 

 

 

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