Priorities

Priorities. Priorities. The department shall select bluff lands for protection in the following order of priority: (1) Bluffs harboring unique or unusual natural features, including high quality biotic communities, rare plant and animal species or significant geological formations. (2) Bluffs containing or representing significant historical or Native American archaeological features. (3) Bluffs affording significant scenic views of surrounding landscapes and waterscapes, or bluffs that are themselves an important scenic component of the landscape as observed from afar. (4) Bluffs providing opportunities for low-impact public recreation, including hiking and nature study.