Environmental Conservation

Concerns include diminishing tree cover, soil and water degradation, air and noise pollution, littering, dumping, and over-exploitation of natural resources.

Environmental Conservation Priorities

  1. 1

    Restore, preserve, and conserve natural resources

    RKRA's mission includes restoring, preserving, conserving, maintaining, and improving the natural and economic resources available in the area.

  2. 2

    Protect forest cover and vegetation

    The plan identifies forest cover, green spaces, vegetation, and avoidance of excessive concrete development as important priorities.

  3. 3

    Maintain at least one tenth of land area under forest cover

    One of RKRA's stated values is that at least one tenth of the total land area should have forest cover.

  4. 4

    Protect rivers, dams, springs, and water sources

    The plan emphasizes protection and beautification of dams, rivers, springs, and other water sources.

  5. 5

    Address environmental degradation and pollution

    Key environmental concerns include diminishing tree cover, degradation of soil and water resources, air and water pollution, noise pollution, littering, dumping, poor waste management, and over-exploitation of natural resources.

  6. 6

    Promote conservation-minded development

    RKRA supports development that includes conservation, respect for public space, preservation of public areas, and a balance between environmental, public, and private interests.

  7. 7

    Preserve the scenic highland character of the area

    Redhill/Kentmere is described as a picturesque highland area with scenic views, green landscapes, rivers, springs, farms, and a temperate climate.