EP 1130-2-550
15 Nov 96
according to classification categories shall be provided and supported by narrative. Land shall be
classified into one of the following categories:
(1) Project Operations. In many cases the majority of lands (rim lands etc.) on Corps
projects will be allocated to project operations. This classification category should include those
lands required for the structure, operations center, office, maintenance compound and other areas
that are used solely for project operations.
(2) Recreation. Land developed for intensive recreational activities by the visiting public,
including developed recreation areas and areas for concession, resort, and quasi-public
development. At new projects, recreation areas planned for initial development will be included in
this classification. Future areas will be classified as multiple resource management until initiation
of the development.
(3) Mitigation. This will only include land acquired or designated specifically for
mitigation. Land classified in this category should be evaluated for consideration for lease or
license to the Department of the Interior or the state.
(4) Environmental Sensitive Areas. Areas where scientific, ecological, cultural or
aesthetic features have been identified. The identification of these areas on the map must be
supported by narrative explaining the rationale for the classification. These areas, normally within
one of the other classification categories, must be considered by management to ensure the
sensitive areas are not adversely impacted. Normally limited or no development of public use is
contemplated on land in this classification. No agricultural or grazing uses are permitted on this
land.
(5) Multiple Resource Management. Lands managed for one or more of, but not limited
to, these activities to the extent that they are compatible with the primary allocation(s). The
activities should be fully explained in the narrative portion of the MP.
(a) Recreation - Low Density. Low density recreation activities such as hiking, primitive
camping, wildlife observation, hunting, or similar low density recreational activities.
(b) Wildlife Management General. Fish and wildlife management activities. Lands in this
sub-category shall be evaluated for consideration for lease or license to the Department of the
Interior or the state or shall be designated for direct management by the Corps.
(c) Vegetative Management. Management activities for the protection and development
of forest and vegetative cover.
(d) Inactive and/or Future Recreation Areas. Recreation areas planned for the future or
that have been temporarily closed. These lands will be classified as multiple resource management
in the interim.
(6) Easement lands. All lands for which the Corps holds an easement interest but not fee
title. Planned use and management of easement lands will be in strict accordance with the terms
and conditions of the easement estate acquired for the project.
h. Resource Plan. A brief description of resource characteristics and the rationale for the
resource objectives will be provided for each classification category. In addition, site plans will be
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