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• • • ecological systems. Conservation development focuses on developing the land for human uses without compromising the integrity, quality, and sustainability of the surrounding ecological systems. Conservation developments also emphasize creating interesting, appealing, and compelling living environments that foster a strong and vibrant sense of place - one that cultivates a close relationship between humans and the natural environment. This section considers the fundamental aspects of a conservation development approach to planning. Ecological Restoration and Management Philosophy An ecosystem Is essentially where things live and represents an interacting group physical elements (soils, water, eta), Plants, animals, and human communities that Inhabit a particu place. ........................ The plan outlined here promotes an ecological system -based approach to restoration and management. An ecosystem is essentially where things live and represents an interacting group of physical elements (soils, water, etc.), plants, animals, and human communities that inhabit a particular place. All of these elements and their interactions need to be considered in developing goals and plans for management, Ecosystem -based management views people as part of the community, and that maintaining a healthy ecosystem is the best way to meet human needs as well as those of other organisms in the community. General goals of this philosophy include: • To protect or enhance the health of the ecosystems in Lino Lakes and native biological diversity of its habitats. • To provide an appropriate balance between resource preservation, recreational use, and community growth. • To maintain the natural, historic, and rural character and integrity of Lino Lakes while meeting the demand for recreational uses and community growth. • To establish partnerships and stakeholder involvement with a variety of agencies and citizens in the community to perpetuate sustainable resources in Lino Lakes and surrounding areas. Figure 7.5- Stormwater Treatment Train. The Stormwater Treatment Train is an approach to stormwater management that relies on passive, overland routing of runoff as opposed to storm sewers and other built structures. The figure illustrates the four components of the stormwater treatment train. It also illustrates the anticipated general stormwater management and water quality benefits associated with each element. Incorporating the buffer zones as previously defined provides the upland land area necessary for treatment train • Page 4