CONSERVATION VALUES

(45% of available points)

The value of the primary Conservation Futures priority (listed in PCC 2.97.030) identified on the application.

0 to 25 points

The value of the secondary Conservation Futures priority (listed in PCC 2.97.030) identified on the application.

0 to 15 points

The value of the tertiary Conservation Futures priority (listed in PCC 2.97.030) identified on the application.

0 to 5 points

PROGRAM GOALS

(45% of available points)

The Conservation Futures property is within a designated Urban Growth Area (UGA).

5 points

The Conservation Futures property is 40 acres or greater in area.

0 to 5 points

The Conservation Futures property is contiguous with (abuts) or creates linkage with another preserved open space property.

0 to 5 points

The Conservation Futures property is threatened by development as defined in PCC 2.97.020.

0 to 5 points

The Conservation Futures property is designated Agricultural Resource Land.

5 points

The Conservation Futures property provides public access.

0 to 10 points

The Conservation Futures property is located in an underserved community (Equity).

0 to 5 points

The Conservation Futures property conserves sequestered carbon through management practices such as Forest Carbon Conservation and/or Forest Carbon Restoration.

0 to 5 points

MATCHING FUNDS

(10% of available points)

*Additional or matching funds are available and can be applied toward the purchase of the conservation futures property. (1 point for every 8 percent greater than 10 percent, up to a maximum of 5 points)

0 to 5 points

*Additional or matching funds are provided by a private funding source rather than a public funding source, or additional or matching funds are secured at the time of application either through cash or a funded grant award.

0 to 5 points

BONUS POINTS

The proposed property is of regional significance and is comprised of a minimum of 500 acres.

5 Bonus Points