NR 51.21 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, October, 1990, No. 418, eff. 11-1-90. NR 51.22NR 51.22 Definitions. In addition to the definitions in s. NR 51.002, the following definitions apply to this subchapter: NR 51.22(6)(6) “Priority site list” means a list of existing and proposed natural area projects generated and revised periodically by the department based on the natural heritage inventory database, state natural area program analyses, and other sources. NR 51.22(6m)(6m) “Project” means an area, defined in writing, that the sponsor wants to acquire for a specific natural area purpose. NR 51.22 NoteNote: A project normally contains several parcels but may contain just one.
NR 51.22 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, October, 1990, No. 418, eff. 11-1-90; r. (5), renum. (6) to (8) to be (5) to (7), Register, February, 1996, No. 482, eff. 3-1-96; CR 10-127: am. (6), cr. (6m) Register February 2012 No. 674, eff. 3-1-12. NR 51.23NR 51.23 Eligible applicants. Nonprofit conservation organizations are eligible to apply for natural area grants. NR 51.24NR 51.24 Grant conditions. Grants awarded under this subchapter shall be made with the condition that the property shall qualify for dedication and be dedicated as a state natural area under ss. 23.27 and 23.29, Stats., except for those sites that the department may, with good cause, exempt from the dedication requirement. Good cause includes, but is not limited to, sites that are buffer areas, have deed restrictions, or contain potentially ephemeral natural values such as rookeries and individual rare species populations. NR 51.24 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, October, 1990, No. 418, eff. 11-1-90; am. (1), Register, February, 1996, No. 482, eff. 3-1-96; emerg. renum. from NR 51.25 and am., eff. 9-1-00; CR 00-135: renum. from NR 51.25 and am., Register July 2001, No. 547 eff. 8-1-01; CR 10-127: am. Register February 2012 No. 674, eff. 3-1-12. NR 51.25(2)(2) Project applications. Applications shall include: NR 51.25(2)(a)(a) A proposed site conservation and land management plan containing a discussion of the following: NR 51.25(2)(a)1.1. The project’s goals, including the conservation targets of the project, and the importance of the project from a local, regional, statewide, or global perspective. NR 51.25(2)(a)2.2. A detailed site description, including natural features and their acreages, any rare species present, and the context in which the project fits into the landscape. NR 51.25(2)(a)4.4. The present and potential threats to the natural values of the project. NR 51.25(2)(a)5.5. A justification of the long-term viability of the site including an explanation for why the natural area protection goals are realistic given the natural values to be protected, the size of the project, the surrounding land use, and the proposed land management plan. NR 51.25(2)(a)6.6. The proposed public access to and allowable uses of the site, including those required in s. 23.0916, Stats. NR 51.25(2)(a)7.7. The proposed rules or restrictions proposed by the sponsor, if any. NR 51.25(2)(a)8.8. A description of land management objectives and strategies designed to achieve management goals and to maintain the site’s natural values and natural processes, including methods for controlling invasive plant and animal species and a management implementation schedule. NR 51.25(2)(a)9.9. A plan for any proposed facility developments, such as trails, signs, parking areas, or boardwalks.