Western Common Wilderness Common

Master Plan

Background

Situation Assessment Report

Please note that the following report from March, 2009 was the first step in a process leading eventually to the final development and adoption of a master plan. 

This type of initial report is called a 'Situation Assessment Report'.  It's meant to provide an overview of external as well as internal land uses and planning issues that could affect the study area. 

Situation Assessment Report (March, 2009)

	EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & TABLE OF CONTENTS
	Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
	Chapter 2 PAST STUDIES
	Chapter 3 ANALYSIS
	Chapter 4 ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES
	Appendix A WESTERN COMMON ZONING
	Appendix B PROPERTY OWNERSHIP AND LAND USE
	Appendix C STUDY AREA MAPPING
	Figure 1 Primary Forest Species
	Figure 2 Surficial Geology
	Figure 3 Eco-Sections
	Figure 4 Soil Types
	Figure 5 Archaeological Resources
	Figure 6 Significant Locations and Protected Areas
	Figure 7 Government Controlled Property
	Figure 8 1865 Church Map Overlay
	Figure 9 Air Photo Overlay
	Figure 10 Trails and Water Routes
	Figure 11 Western Common Zoning
	Appendix D EXCERPT FROM PLANNING FOR THE WESTERN COMMON (1999)