Plum Creek’s primary business is managing the forest resources
on its ownership in a balanced, socially responsible and
economical manner in accordance with its established
Environmental Principles. In addition, certain of its land have a
higher value for their non-timber amenities for which Plum Creek
promotes responsible Land Use Principles. These principles
will maintain or improve those non-timber amenities while
providing for economic stability and accommodating future
population growth.
Plum Creek’s activities are conducted in accordance with the following Land Use Principles:
- Support comprehensive land use planing as a means of establishing certainty
and predictability in the land use process in order to protect community values
while accommodating sensible development. Base planning decisions on an
appropriate level of physical, environmental and economic analysis.
- Balance implementation of land use plans and zoning regulations with the
maintenance and protection of property rights.
- Work with other landowners and community members to understand and
address land use related issues and potential impacts.
- Encourage consideration of creative and innovative land use concepts that
lead to environmentally responsible development.
- Meet, and where appropriate exceed, local, state, and federal standards for
protection of air and water quality, and fisheries and wildlife habitat.
- Encourage and support productive natural resource management and
responsible development that is consistent with sound land use and
environmental principles.
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